Legal Assistant Patent Prosecution

Connect Staffing, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Patent Legal Assistant for a well-respected mid-sized law firm in Atlanta. This role entails supporting attorneys in patent prosecution matters with both substantive and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of U.S. patent procedures, and excellent organizational skills. The position offers a hybrid work schedule post-training and an annual salary range of $70,000-$90,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of patent prosecution legal assistant experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent dockets and monitor deadlines.
• Prepare shell patent applications and prosecution-related documents.
• Assist with USPTO filings and correspondence.
• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents.
• Maintain client files and matter records.
• Support attorneys with expense reports, scheduling, and other administrative tasks.

Skills

Patent prosecution procedures

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Legal software

Job description

A well-respected mid-sized Atlanta law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy intellectual property practice. This position offers a hybrid schedule after training.

This role will focus on U.S. patent prosecution matters and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys both substantive and administrative support responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent dockets and monitor deadlines
• Prepare shell patent applications and prosecution-related documents
• Assist with USPTO filings and correspondence
• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents
• Maintain client files and matter records
• Support attorneys with expense reports, scheduling, and other administrative tasks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of patent prosecution legal assistant experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution procedures
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Compensation

$70,000-$90,000 per year