Legal Assistant - IP / Patent

Davis Wright Tremaine; Anaheim (CA); Remote; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant specializing in IP/Patent to support patent filing processes and provide essential administrative support. This role can be remote but should maintain proximity to listed offices. Suitable candidates should have extensive experience, excellent organizational skills, and a knack for detail.

Benefits

Health and vision insurance plans

Paid volunteer days

Dental plan

Fertility and adoption benefit

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement contribution

Flexible working hours

Paid sabbatical after 13 years

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in patent prosecution.
• Ability to type 75 wpm with accuracy.
• Strong word processing and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Patent Filings with the USPTO.
• Maintain attorney calendars and correspondence.
• Manage electronic trademark documents.

Skills

Transcription

Proofreading

Client Communication

Organizational Skills

High Attention to Detail

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Office Products

Job description

DescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Legal Assistant - IP / Patent to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, or Los Angeles offices. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our listed offices. For our Seattle office, we would prefer a hybrid work schedule of one day in-office. This position is responsible for providing legal assistant support including preparing Patent Filings with the USPTO, docket and file maintenance, high volume typing, maintaining calendars, and otherwise providing administrative assistance as needed.At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.On a typical day you will : Preparation of Patent Filings with the USPTOExperience with AIA procedures with the USPTOManagement of electronic trademark correspondence and documentsExperience with client special requests and client communicationMaintain and keep attorney advised of docket and upcoming due datesType high volume of correspondence, memoranda, agreements, and other legal documents under time sensitive deadlinesMaintain correspondence and other legal document files electronicallyMake arrangements for messenger, postal, fax, or courier serviceSchedule appointments and maintain calendarsReview and finalize monthly billingsHigh level of proofreading and documents editsProvide assistance to other attorneys and staff on other projects as neededJoin us if you have : 5+ years' experience in patent prosecutionStrong word processing and computer skills; solid working knowledge of MS Word and MS Outlook required, experience with all MS Office products preferredAbility to type 75 wpm on word processing equipment with a high degree of accuracyExcellent transcription, grammar, and proofreading skillsAbility to work independently without regular supervisionAbility to communicate orally in a professional, courteous manner with clients, firm members, and other business contactsWillingness to work in a team-oriented, service environmentAbility to organize assignments, work under pressure and meet deadlinesHigh degree of attention to detailWillingness to work extended or flexible hours in urgencies preferredWho We AreDavis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.What's in it For You?DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to : Choice of health and vision insurance plans2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service workDental planFertility and adoption benefitPaid sabbatical after 13 years of serviceTuition reimbursementCommuter benefitsRetirement contributionThis job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.Washington State

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $81,000 to $104,000 ($41.54-$53.33 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include : voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available. California The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $87,000 to $105,000 ($44.62-$53.85 hourly); and in San Francisco is $93,000 to $116,000 ($47.69-$59.49 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include : voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals-including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession-can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars : Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm's commitment to DEI here : Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email [email protected]. #LI-RK1

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