Remote Patent Filing & Docket Admin Specialist

Foley Hoag LLP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley Hoag LLP seeks a Patent Administrative Assistant to support patent attorneys, patent agents and technology specialists in preparing and filing U.S. patent documents, from initial filing through post-grant filings.

The role requires strong docket management experience and knowledge of filing rules. This remote-eligible position requires residing in allowed states and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related U.S patent filing experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work overtime and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare filing documents for review and signature by a patent attorney or agent.
• Review dockets and prepare formality documents for timely filing.
• Prepare office action response shells with current claim sets.
• Manage client reporting workflows to ensure timely reporting.
• Liaise with foreign filing and prior art management teams as needed.
• Order formal drawings and sequence listings from vendors.
• Assist with virtual file upkeep and records maintenance.

Skills

Patent filing experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Overtime readiness

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Foley Hoag LLP seeks a Patent Administrative Assistant to support patent attorneys, patent agents and technology specialists in preparing and filing U.S. patent documents, from initial filing through post-grant filings.

The role requires strong docket management experience and knowledge of filing rules. This remote-eligible position requires residing in allowed states and the ability to work overtime as needed.