IP Paralegal Assistant - Remote Friendly

Husch Blackwell; Boston (MA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits including medical/d

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking an IP Paralegal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals with patent and trademark matters. The role may be filled remotely, in The Link virtual office, or at any office location.

Responsibilities include docketing, filings, portfolio management, and maintenance of patent annuities in foreign countries. Ideal candidates have up to one year of patent experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• One year of patent experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience with electronic court filings.
• Ability to prioritize workflow and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Research and compilation of information pertaining to national and international intellectual property rights.
• Preparation of status summary reports for attorneys and clients.
• Coordination of international filings with foreign law offices and/or other foreign entities.
• Maintenance of docket system of due dates for actions, including responses, renewals, oppositions, Section 8 and 15 affidavits, use affidavits, Patent Cooperation Treaty requirements, and payments of patent annuities in foreign countries.
• Perform document management duties as needed, including: photocopying, filing, scanning and courier delivery services.
• Perform data entry of matter information into applicable software.
• Maintain familiarity with Patent & Trademark concepts, practices and procedures.
• Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI preferred.
• Expected to meet annual targeted billable hours of 1000.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

One year patent experience

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Prioritization of workflow

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Electronic court filings

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking an IP Paralegal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals with patent and trademark matters. The role may be filled remotely, in The Link virtual office, or at any office location.

Responsibilities include docketing, filings, portfolio management, and maintenance of patent annuities in foreign countries. Ideal candidates have up to one year of patent experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.