IP Prosecution Admin Assistant II

McDermott Will & Schulte; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking an Intellectual Property Project Assistant II to support the IP Prosecution, Transactions & Strategy practice. You will assist with departmental file organization and maintenance, and basic document creation, under supervision and established guidelines.

The role requires at least three years of related work experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least three years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare time sensitive client reporting letters for USPTO actions and client matters.
• Assist with invoice intake and billing via the firm’s DMS and Chrome River.
• Open new client matters in collaboration with IP Filing Specialists and Information Governance.
• Maintain client folders in the DMS and manage document uploads/ar chiving.
• Review USPTO communications for accuracy and file patent-related documents.

Skills

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Learn new concepts

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking an Intellectual Property Project Assistant II to support the IP Prosecution, Transactions & Strategy practice. You will assist with departmental file organization and maintenance, and basic document creation, under supervision and established guidelines.

The role requires at least three years of related work experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.