INFORMATION DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS PARALEGAL

McCarter & English, LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm-Paid life and AD&D insurance

Health & Wellness medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

McCarter & English, LLP in Boston, MA is seeking an Information Disclosure Statements Paralegal to support our patent practice. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or a certificate from a professional/business/secretarial school, at least one year of IDS experience, and a strong desire to learn.

Under general supervision, you will prepare and file IDS documents and perform related patent prosecution tasks, while maintaining organized electronic files and clear communication in a

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) IDS experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, prepares and files Information Disclosure Statements and performs other IDS/Patent Prosecution related tasks and projects.

Skills

Disclosures Statements knowledge

USPTO rules and procedures

Organization and detail orientation

Electronic client file maintenance

Proofreading techniques

Section 18 charts

IPDAS and CPI knowledge

Teamwork

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

McCarter & English is seeking an Information Disclosure Statements Paralegal for our Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or a certificate from a professional/business/secretarial school, at least one year of IDS experience, an interest in assisting our legal professionals in a vibrant patent practice in our Boston office, and a desire to work hard and to learn. The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $100,000 annually depending on experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant's or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under general supervision, prepares and files Information Disclosure Statements and performs other IDS/Patent Prosecution related tasks and projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ year(s) of IDS experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree

SKILLS:

• Comprehensive knowledge of preparation and filing of information disclosure statements
• Comprehensive working knowledge of most current USPTO rules and procedures
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must maintain electronic client files
• Knowledge of effective proofreading techniques
• Preparation of Section 18 charts
• Comprehensive knowledge of IPDAS and cpi
• Must work effectively and proactively in a team environment
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits (if FTE requirements met):

• Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation:

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.