Foreign Filing Paralegal

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, a transatlantic law firm, has an immediate opening for an experienced Foreign Filing Patent Paralegal in its Silicon Valley office.

The Paralegal will support members of the Intellectual Property Practice Group focused on patent prosecution. The successful candidate will be versed in all facets of patent prosecution, including U.

S., PCT, non-PCT convention, and national stage filings. RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage US and foreign patent prosecution dockets ensuring all deadlines are met in an efficient, timely manner
• Communicate appropriate information to Docketing daily and respond as soon as possible to all Docketing inquiries
• Work closely with attorneys, technology specialists, and staff to prepare and file US, PCT, foreign, and national phase patent applications and formal papers as needed
• Prepare correspondence / documents to send to clients, foreign associates, the US Receiving Office, and international patent offices
• Work directly with clients to obtain executed assignments, declarations, powers of attorney and other documents
• Prepare US foreign patent cost estimates
• Prepare formal papers and other miscellaneous documents as needed
• Prepare client reporting letters and foreign attorney instruction letters
• Communicate directly with clients, foreign attorneys, USPTO and International Bureau of WIPO under the direction of a patent attorney or agent
• Proof work product before presenting to attorney for review, and again before sending or filing
• Record time daily in Intapp and strives to meet billable target
• Adhere to firm standards and procedures
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested

REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of experience in a law firm environment with patent docketing and prosecution administration;

or equivalent combination of education and experience with Intellectual Property filing and prosecution rules and regulations

• Working knowledge of PCT and foreign patent rules, filing requirements, and forms
• Experience working in PAIR and e-filing with the USPTO Receiving Office
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with great attention to detail, interacting with all levels of firm personnel and with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Attention to detail and ability to execute through to completion
• Creative problem-solving skills, reasoning ability and logical thought process
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands and meet various deadlines
• Professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Outstanding sense of customer service
• Proactive and a positive attitude
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Must be self-motivated to produce quality work
• High level of integrity and honesty
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical
• Experience working with CPi docketing platform is a plus
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary

COMPENSATION : $84,435 - $124,299 is the estimated salary range for this role in Silicon Valley, CA.