Foreign Filing Legal Assistant (Experienced)

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious intellectual property law firm in Washington D.C. seeks experienced Legal Assistants for foreign patent applications. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a hybrid work option. Join a dynamic team that values talent and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Benefits

Metro-accessible Location

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of foreign filing experience required.
• Experience with design patents is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing filing of new foreign patent applications worldwide.
• Preparing and reviewing correspondence from foreign associates.
• Maintaining knowledge of foreign filing requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Good Judgment

Flexibility

Education

College Degree

Paralegal Certification

Job description

Job Category: Staff

Requisition Number: FOREI001451

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• Posted : March 27, 2024
• Full-Time

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Washington DC
Washington, D.C.
1101 K St NW
10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005, USA

Washington DC
Washington, D.C.
1101 K St NW
10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005, USA

Named for several years as a "great place" to work byThe Washington PostandWashington Business Journal, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is proud to be one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. We recognize that it is the talent and dynamism of each individual at Sterne Kessler that makes this possible. Accordingly, we have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating with just the right touch of fun and exuberance. We offer a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and are Metro-accessible in a prime downtown location with many nearby restaurants and shops.

What do we need?

We are looking for Legal Assistants who are experienced with filing new patent applications worldwide. Foreign Filing Legal Assistants at our firm have a high attention to detail, are able to work well in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment, and possess good judgment skills to handle a variety of legal and administrative tasks.This position can be a hybrid from the D.C. area or full-time remote from approved U.S. locations outside the D.C. area.

How will you make an impact?

• Processing the filing of new foreign patent applications worldwide, i.e. EPC, PCT, national, non-convention cases.
• Preparing and reviewing appropriate correspondence from foreign associates and to clients and associates regarding new applications, formal requirements, filing details, etc.
• Ordering certified copies from U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
• Working with vendors, patent office personnel, consulate offices and various local and state governments to obtain certification and legalization of formal documents as needed.
• Reviewing docket reports for accuracy.
• Maintaining and clearing a daily and personal docket.
• Maintaining knowledge of foreign filing requirements, tax laws, renewal data, expiration data, etc.
• And more.

What will you bring to the role?

• Foreign filing experience at another law firm required; preferably a minimum of 3-5 years of foreign filing experience.
• Experience with design patents is highly desirable.
• Strong personal initiative and good judgment skills.
• College degree and/or paralegal certification preferred.
• Ability to independently manage your own workload to meet department deadlines and perform job duties efficiently and productively under pressure.
• Flexibility to work overtime on an as-needed basis.

The good faith base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 per year.The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

To Apply

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Sterne Kessler is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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