Patent Prosecution Assistant — Dynamic IP Support

Proskauer Rose LLP; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Proskauer Rose LLP in the United States is seeking a Patent Assistant to support attorneys and technology specialists in the Patent Prosecution Department. You will help prepare USPTO filings and client communications, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are accurate.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of US patent prosecution experience, and strong MS Office and document-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of US patent prosecution experience in a fast-paced law firm environment.
• Experience with life sciences-based patent prosecution strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Sound judgment and ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to quickly and proactively identify problems and develop solutions.
• Work independently and escalate concerns when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Must work well in a team environment and maintain a positive team atmosphere.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Adobe, Foundation IP, WIPO Sequence, and various other software utilized in the Patent Prosecution Department, comfort with technology, and ability to learn new software and applications.
• Experience working with PatDocs, Derwent, and TotalPatent One is a plus.
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Familiarity with time and billing software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, format, and produce Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint documents.
• Support and assist patent attorneys and technology specialists with all legal and administrative work related to patent applications.
• Prepare and file new patent applications, sequence listings, Office Action responses, Missing Parts responses, IDS, and other USPTO filings.
• Communicate with clients, the USPTO and foreign associates to ensure filings are accurate and timely.
• Review and maintain a docket of deadlines for assigned clients and related formalities.
• Assist with creation, editing, and finalization of licensing documents.
• Provide assistance with ongoing projects to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Assist with maintenance of paperless files and overflow support.

Skills

US patent prosecution experience

Life sciences experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Foundation IP

WIPO Sequence

PatDocs

Derwent

TotalPatent One

Job description

Proskauer Rose LLP in the United States is seeking a Patent Assistant to support attorneys and technology specialists in the Patent Prosecution Department. You will help prepare USPTO filings and client communications, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are accurate.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of US patent prosecution experience, and strong MS Office and document-management skills.