Senior IP Paralegal – Patent Prosecution (Hybrid)

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Paralegal in our Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP supports patent prosecution efforts across US and international matters. Responsibilities include preparing filings, managing dockets, and maintaining client reporting and deliverables in a confidential, deadline-driven environment.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least ten years of patent prosecution experience, strong MS Office and electronic filing skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; or any combination of specialized training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive patent prosecution experience.

Responsabilités

• Ensure policies and procedures are followed in relation to assigned duties.
• Monitor deadlines for US and international dockets and provide follow-up to ensure timely responses.
• Review daily docket reports and coordinate with the IP docket department.
• Prepare and file patent applications, pre-grant filings and related filings with the USPTO and PCT under attorney supervision.
• Manage client-specific reporting requirements and deliverables.
• Create and maintain client reports and records.
• Efficiently manage IDS data and file IDS with the USPTO.
• Prepare and manage recordation of assignments and name changes in the US and internationally.
• Utilize CFR and MPEP knowledge in practice.
• Review and report USPTO and foreign correspondence timely.
• Receive and act upon client instructions related to US, PCT and foreign apps.
• Use USPTO and related electronic resources effectively.
• Create electronic worksheets to assist attorneys.
• Maintain firm’s official file in DMS.
• Track and record billable and non-billable time per policy.
• Prioritize daily workload and communicate if delays occur.
• Demonstrate teamwork across practice groups and offices.
• May train/mentor other paralegals in routine elements.
• Provide back-up support to team members.
• Manage workflow and communicate with assigned team.

Connaissances

Patent law

Interpersonal skills

Hybrid work

Independent work

Work under pressure

Editing and proofreading

Electronic filings

MS Office

Organizational skills

Research skills

Client service

Formation

Bachelor's degree

10+ years patent prosecution experience

Description du poste

The Paralegal in our Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP supports patent prosecution efforts across US and international matters. Responsibilities include preparing filings, managing dockets, and maintaining client reporting and deliverables in a confidential, deadline-driven environment.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least ten years of patent prosecution experience, strong MS Office and electronic filing skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid