Free Patent Legal Assistant Job Description for Microsoft Word

[Insert company name here] is an established and successful law firm specializing in [insert key areas of focus here]

We’re looking for a Patent Legal Assistant to help prepare legal documents and patent applications, proofread them before filing, perform background research to provide lawyers and their clients with a list of options for possible avenues to pursue, whether it is to preserve a patent, file a new one, or assess whether a competitor has violated the clients’ patent rights.

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain current knowledge of [insert name of country] and foreign rules relating to intellectual property as well as Firm procedures.
• Performs administrative and research-related duties for attorneys
  Help prepare legal documents and patent applications, proofread them before filing, perform background research to provide lawyers and their clients with a list of options for possible avenues to pursue, whether it is to preserve a patent, file a new one, or assess whether a competitor has violated the clients’ patent rights.
• Process the filing of new [insert name of country] patent applications.
• Maintain knowledge of filing requirements, patent prosecution procedures, renewal data, expiration data, etc.
• Prepare and review appropriate correspondence from foreign associates and to clients regarding new applications, formal requirements, filing details, etc.
• Provide follow-up service regarding due dates to clients by telephone, e-mail, or letter.
• Responsible for certification/legalization of formal legal documents.
• Prepare and forward to clients, letters, patent documents, acceptance notices, filing reports, publication information, etc.
• Process formal documents to foreign associates.
• Prioritize workload to meet foreign filing deadlines and due dates.
• Prepare correspondence and perform clerical duties necessary to complete the foreign filing process and maintenance of foreign files through a grant.
• Maintain foreign filing docket and remind attorneys as necessary for work assignments.
• Maintain a high-quality work product and ability to schedule work to meet department deadlines and perform job responsibilities under pressure efficiently, productively, and in a professional manner.
• Analyzing incoming mail, faxes, and other information for pertinent data and relays that information to clients and timekeepers as needed.
• Ordering formal drawings from draftsman and certified copies from the [insert name of country] Patent and Trademark Office.
• Prepare Client Matter Request forms for new cases including docketing of all incoming cases.

About you

• Knowledge of [insert name of country] patent prosecution procedures and/or law firm experience required.
• Minimum of [insert number] years of patent-related experience is required.
• College degree or an equivalent amount of legal experience required.
• Experience with [insert name of country] patent application filing process.
• Strong clerical skills, including organization, time management, and attention to detail.

What you’ll get in return

The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical insurance plan
• Dental insurance plan
• Vision insurance plan
• Contribution to life insurance plan
• 401k profit sharing
• Parking reimbursement
• Social, charity, and wellness events

To apply for the role or have a confidential discussion, contact us on [insert recruiter email address] or [insert recruiter phone number]