Patent Fees & Documents Specialist

USPTO; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

USPTO in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Legal Instrument Examiner to review and analyze legal documents and determine proper fees for patent applications. The role requires onsite work at the Alexandria campus with possible limited telework per agency policy.

You will apply critical thinking to data, ensure compliance with regulations, and communicate with applicants, attorneys, and the public. This position emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and accountable fee processing.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: one full year (52 weeks) at GS-07 or equivalent.
• Experience communicating rules, policies, and notices.
• Experience advising applicants, attorneys, examiners, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze legal documents to determine applicable fees.
• Analyze applications and related documents including amendments and petitions.
• Calculate fees and prepare fee determinations.
• Identify and correct information in the IDS as needed.
• Use automated systems to research, evaluate, and process applications.

Skills

Legal document analysis

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

GS-7 Federal qualification

Job description

USPTO in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Legal Instrument Examiner to review and analyze legal documents and determine proper fees for patent applications. The role requires onsite work at the Alexandria campus with possible limited telework per agency policy.

You will apply critical thinking to data, ensure compliance with regulations, and communicate with applicants, attorneys, and the public. This position emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and accountable fee processing.