Dynamic Patent Prosecution Assistant

USA Alston & Bird; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Alston & Bird LLP seeks a Patent Prosecution Assistant to support attorneys in our Intellectual Property group. The role requires at least 2 years in IP administration and strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities include filing with the USPTO, docket management, client communications, time entry, and maintaining portals. Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel is essential; PATRICIA experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of administrative experience in an IP practice.
• In-depth knowledge of USPTO procedures and patent prosecution.
• Experience preparing and filing patent-related documents and managing dockets.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel; PATRICIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file documents with the USPTO.
• Case, client, and project management.
• Prepare and send client correspondence per guidelines.
• Enter attorney time and maintain attorney dockets.
• Maintain client portals and coordinate travel.
• Process expense reimbursements and interact with clients.
• Maintain files and support complex tasks independently.

Skills

Administrative

Word processing

Time management

Detail oriented

Communication

Team player

Proofreading

e-Filing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PATRICIA

Job description

Alston & Bird LLP seeks a Patent Prosecution Assistant to support attorneys in our Intellectual Property group. The role requires at least 2 years in IP administration and strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities include filing with the USPTO, docket management, client communications, time entry, and maintaining portals. Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel is essential; PATRICIA experience is a plus.