Patent Prosecution Assistant

USA Alston & Bird; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Alston & Bird LLP seeks a Patent Prosecution Assistant to support attorneys in our Intellectual Property group. The role requires at least 2 years in IP administration and strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities include filing with the USPTO, docket management, client communications, time entry, and maintaining portals. Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel is essential; PATRICIA experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of administrative experience in an IP practice.
• In-depth knowledge of USPTO procedures and patent prosecution.
• Experience preparing and filing patent-related documents and managing dockets.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel; PATRICIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file documents with the USPTO.
• Case, client, and project management.
• Prepare and send client correspondence per guidelines.
• Enter attorney time and maintain attorney dockets.
• Maintain client portals and coordinate travel.
• Process expense reimbursements and interact with clients.
• Maintain files and support complex tasks independently.

Skills

Administrative

Word processing

Time management

Detail oriented

Communication

Team player

Proofreading

e-Filing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PATRICIA

Job description

THE FIRM As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.

Job Description

Alston & Bird has an exciting opportunity for a Patent Prosecution Assistant to assist firm attorneys in our fast-paced Intellectual Property group. Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in an Intellectual Property practice and should be self-starters, highly organized and team players.

Essential Duties

• Preparing and filing documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Case, client, and project management
• Preparing and sending client correspondence in accordance with client guidelines
• Entering attorney time
• Maintaining attorney dockets and working closely with attorneys on same
• Preparing and maintaining client portals
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Processing expense reimbursements
• Interacting with clients, managing client correspondence and maintaining files
• Experience in PATRICIA preferred
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel

Skills Needed to Be Successful

• Have exceptional administrative and word processing skills.
• Have the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Have great attention to detail, and the ability to concentrate and organize work.
• Must be able to work well independently while handling complex situations analytical, and self-starters.
• Able to work with a wide spectrum of individuals.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, along with an enthusiastic team player attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Able to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors is also needed.
• Have a working knowledge and prior experience with e-Filing procedures.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of administrative experience in an Intellectual Property practice.
• In-depth knowledge of USPTO procedures and patent prosecution processes.
• Experience preparing and filing patent-related documents, managing dockets, and monitoring deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; experience with PATRICIA preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

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