Patent Prosecution Support Specialist

USA Alston & Bird; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alston & Bird LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Assistant to support attorneys, patent agents, and clients throughout the patent prosecution lifecycle in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes accurate filing preparation, deadline management, and cohesive client reporting for both domestic and international matters.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in patent prosecution,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably supporting patent prosecution attorneys or patent agents.
• Prior experience in a law firm or intellectual property practice preferred.
• Familiarity with patent filing processes and USPTO portals.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and file US patent applications and related documents.
• Draft and manage patent prosecution correspondence and filings.
• Docket and track deadlines with precision.
• Prepare client reports and status updates.
• Coordinate meetings, inventor interviews, and client calls.
• Assist with billing and matter maintenance.

Kenntnisse

Patent prosecution

Docketing systems

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Docketing software

Patent management software

Jobbeschreibung

Alston & Bird LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Assistant to support attorneys, patent agents, and clients throughout the patent prosecution lifecycle in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes accurate filing preparation, deadline management, and cohesive client reporting for both domestic and international matters.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in patent prosecution,