Legal Assistant (Patent Prosecution)

Legal Assistant (Patent Prosecution)

Salt Lake City, UT

Compensation : DOE

Our client, a highly regarded and growing law firm in Salt Lake City, is seeking a Legal Assistant in their Patent Prosecution division.

Ideal candidates will possess experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in the Intellectual Property / Patent Prosecution field.

This role will support a highly successful team and play a pivotal role providing support to Attorneys and their clients.

This firm offers excellent growth opportunities and fosters a great working environment.

What will the Legal Assistant be doing?

• Assisting the Patent Prosecution practice group with a variety of administrative support
• Maintaining electronic filing systems and client files
• Reviewing and uploading USPTO filings, applications, and prosecution documents
• Drafting and formatting documents such as application templates, inventor signature documents, information disclosures statements, and other correspondence
• Managing dockets and deadlines
• Overseeing Attorney’s schedules, coordinating meetings, arranging travel, etc.
• Assisting with invoicing and billing records, assisting clients with any billing issues
• Managing Attorney’s billable hours and maintaining records
• Communicating with internal teams, clients, inventors, and the USPTO office
• Other duties as assigned

What is required to apply?

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• 2+ years of experience in patent prosecution required
• Experienced with USPTO filings
• Prior experience in a law firm highly desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Proficient typing, 70+ WPM
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple deadlines
• Excellent researching skills
• Willingness to be proactive and assist team wherever needed

Perks?

• Excellent benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD)
• 401(K) with company match
• Profit sharing
• PTO, paid holidays
• Bonus potential
• Flexibility
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Law firm hours (37.5 hours / week), eligible for overtime after 40 hours

PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.