Miller Johnson, one of West Michigan’s largest full-service law firms, is seeking an experienced full-time Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant for our Detroit or Grand Rapids office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviewing, processing, and maintaining docketing system for U.S. and international patent and trademark filing and payment deadlines
- Coordinating with clients and third-party docketing software provider via phone, email, and in-person for payment of patent and trademark annuities and maintenance fees
- Preparing new client intake materials; opening new client matters; billing activities
- Coordinating administrative and legal practice tasks and projects for intellectual property attorneys
- Coordinating the filing of domestic and foreign patent and trademark applications, and all related forms and documentation, with the USPTO and foreign law offices.
- Assisting in the preparation and filing of various documents with the USPTO, including formal documents for patent and trademark applications, responses to USPTO communications, and assignments.
- Preparing correspondence to clients and foreign agents.
- Taking action on instructions received from foreign agents.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 2 years intellectual property administrative experience
- Mastery of the USPTO’s online tools
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in docketing software solutions (e.g., PATTSY Wave / Anaqua, CPi, CPA, or similar)
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
- Excellent grammar, proofreading, and communication skills
- Knowledge of U.S. patent rules and procedures
- Exceptional discretion, and judgment to ensure client confidentiality
- Proactive and detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to be flexible and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
At Miller Johnson, we believe in fostering an exceptional work experience that includes a healthy work-life balance, an inclusive culture that values uniquely talented team members, and a technologically advanced environment.
We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and annual performance reviews and pay increases. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. EOE.
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