Legal Assistant- Patent Prosecution

Connect Staffing, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Staffing, Inc. represents a large, international law firm seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant to join its Atlanta office and support attorneys in a sophisticated Intellectual Property practice.

This role focuses on managing deadlines, coordinating patent filings, and maintaining organized patent portfolios for U.S. and international matters, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and proactive communication within a collaborative IP team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or professional services.
• Familiarity with USPTO procedures and patent prosecution workflows.
• Experience with IP management, docketing, document management, and other legal technology.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and practice support to attorneys handling patent prosecution matters.
• Assist with preparation, proofreading, and filing of patent-related documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate filings and communications with the USPTO and assist with foreign patent prosecution matters.
• Track and manage critical dates, deadlines, and docketing requirements.
• Maintain electronic files and ensure patent records and matter information are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents related to patent portfolios.
• Assist with attorney calendars, meetings, time entry, expenses, and other administrative needs.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, foreign associates, vendors, and internal teams.
• Work closely with paralegals, docketing professionals, and other IP team members to ensure deadlines and client needs are met.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Docketing

USPTO procedures

IP management

Proofreading

Communication

Deadlines

Job description

A large, international law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant to join its Atlanta office and support attorneys within its sophisticated Intellectual Property practice.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with patent prosecution experience who enjoys managing deadlines, coordinating filings, and keeping a busy IP practice organized. You'll work as part of a collaborative team supporting attorneys and other legal professionals on U.S. and international patent matters.

What You'll Do

• Provide administrative and practice support to attorneys handling patent prosecution matters
• Assist with the preparation, proofreading, and filing of patent-related documents and correspondence
• Coordinate filings and communications with the USPTO and assist with foreign patent prosecution matters
• Track and manage critical dates, deadlines, and docketing requirements
• Maintain electronic files and ensure patent records and matter information are accurate and up to date
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents related to patent portfolios
• Assist with attorney calendars, meetings, time entry, expenses, and other administrative needs
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, foreign associates, vendors, and internal teams
• Work closely with paralegals, docketing professionals, and other IP team members to ensure deadlines and client needs are met

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience required
• Previous experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or similar professional services environment
• Familiarity with USPTO procedures and patent prosecution workflows
• Experience with IP management, docketing, document management, and other legal technology
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• Excellent proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, team-oriented approach and ability to anticipate attorney needs
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information

Connect Staffing, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application/hiring process or if you need assistance due to a disability, please contact us at 678.274.6367 or [e-mail].