JOB REQUIREMENTS: Intellectual Property Paralegal US-IL-Chicago |
US-TX-Houston | US-Washington DC | US-WI-Milwaukee | US-MI-Detroit |
US-UT-Salt Lake City | US-MA-Boston | US-CA-San Diego | US-CA-Los
Angeles | US-NY-New York ID 2024-3115 Category Legal Type Regular
Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours 40 Workplace Hybrid
Overview Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we
do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and
abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part
of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain
experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful
connections. It's a place where you can build your career and enjoy
professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are
#HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. The Intellectual Property
(Patent) Paralegal will be responsible for managing client portfolios,
including all filings and correspondence for both US, PCT, and foreign
prosecution of assigned clients. This entails creating, revising, and
filing of all prosecution documents in US and PCT applications,
corresponding with foreign associates regarding all aspects of foreign
prosecution, and timely reporting of official correspondence concerning
the same. The position requires excellent attention to detail, strong
organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to meet
deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be
highly adaptable, proactive, and have a high level of analytical
thinking and problem-solving skills. A strong working knowledge of
Microsoft products and comfort level with technology are essential. The
ability to work both independently and in a team environment is a must.
Strong customer service orientation and oral and written communication
skills to effectively interact with all tiers of personnel and clients
are integral. #LI-Hybrid Responsibilities Support various intellectual
property attorneys to provide excellent service to our clients Prepare
and file, or instruct, on all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign
prosecution Draft formality documents, attend to document legalization
(where necessary), comply with priority document requirements Review and
maintain a docket of associated deadlines of assigned clients Timely
report official communications to the client and foreign associates
Consistently achieve 1500 billable hour requirement (including approved
non-billable time) Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications
Minimum of four (4) years' experience in international, PCT, and US
prosecution required Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent);
college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by
the ABA is preferred If residing in California must meet
requirements For full info follow application link. Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/CC33791BED534351
Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other
veterans are encouraged to apply.
