Legal Practice Assistant – Intellectual Property: Patent
| Company | Morgan Lewis |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA, USA |
| Salary | $55500 – $88800 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- One (1) year of internship or professional experience preferred; professional services industry experience a plus
- Superior written/verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and balance multiple tasks while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Excel and PowerPoint
- Flexibility to travel and work non-business hours at times as needed
Responsibilities
- Establishes, organizes and maintains case and client files
- Manages case and client information manually and digitally via electronic databases
- Supports the development and management of case and practice group timelines
- Assists attorneys with the preparation and review of various patent documents and forms
- Provides draft documents to attorneys and clients
- Reviews and processes Filing Receipt, Notice of Recordation, Office Actions, Notices of Allowance, Recordation of Assignment, Letters Patent, and Notice of Publication in accordance with set guidelines and procedures
- Prepares pre-issuance documents, which includes Issue Fee Payments and Information Disclosure Statements if necessary
- Prepares and files the documents with the USPTO (US Patent and Trademark Office), including Request for Filing Receipt, Request for Corrected Filing Receipt, Issue Fees, Formal Drawings and New Patent Applications
- Prepares non-technical prosecution documents, including Notices to File Missing Parts, Notices to File Corrected Application Papers, Inventor Declaration, Assignment and Power of Attorney
- Coordinates communication and planning across teams who are handling multiple client matters
- Provides administrative support, including, but not limited to, document production, conflicts checks for new matters and business intake materials
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the Intellectual Property Practice Group
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of internship or professional experience preferred; professional services industry experience a plus