IP Patent Prosecution Assistant — Grow Your Legal Career

Quarles & Brady LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Mentoring and training

Competitive pay and comprehensive bene

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks a Legal Project Assistant to support the Intellectual Property Group across multiple offices, including Phoenix, with patent prosecution tasks and general project support.

You will manage workloads, draft and file documents, and coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and clients, emphasizing accuracy, deadlines, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with USPTO processes are valued.

Qualifications

• Intellectual Property patent prosecution experience is preferred.
• Client billable hour requirement of 1200 with timely time entry.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong technology skills and willingness to learn additional programs.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and paralegals in electronic document preparation and case filings with the USPTO.
• Provide independent management of case and project workload.
• Draft, edit, and proofread internal and external communications while meeting required deadlines.
• Preparing and filing Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) for attorney and paralegal review.
• Communicate with clients and prepare documents, reminders, and updates for same.
• Work collaboratively with internal client teams and pair with paralegals to execute on client deliverables.

Skills

IP patent prosecution

Billable hours target

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Self-starter

Team player

Job description

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks a Legal Project Assistant to support the Intellectual Property Group across multiple offices, including Phoenix, with patent prosecution tasks and general project support.

You will manage workloads, draft and file documents, and coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and clients, emphasizing accuracy, deadlines, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with USPTO processes are valued.