We are looking for a Senior Foreign Filing Legal Assistant who is experienced with filing new patent applications worldwide. This position can be a hybrid from the D.C. area or full-time remote from U.S. locations outside the D.C. area.
How will you make an impact?
- Managing caseload for specific clients; reviewing and revising all outgoing correspondence, verifying that docket has been properly cleared, and reviewing all incoming mail, facsimiles and courier packages.
- Maintaining a high level of knowledge of foreign filing requirements, rules, tax laws, renewal dates, expiration dates, etc.
- Providing second-eye review for work produced by other Foreign Filing Legal Assistants
- Ensuring a high quality work product for assigned clients. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of client officers, addresses and specific needs and requirements.
- Preparing and filing new foreign applications and/or instructions for new foreign applications as needed.
- Preparing and sending various communications to clients and foreign associates.
- Conducting research on rule and policy changes which may include researching websites and communicating with various foreign associates, patent offices and vendors.
- Interacting with legal personnel and staff on a daily basis in regard to client and firm matters.
What will you bring to the role?
- Minimum of 5 years of foreign filing experience, and seven years of overall IP experience.
- High school graduate; college graduate preferred.
- A team player capable of working effectively with all levels of staff
- Ability to independently manage your own workload to meet department deadlines and perform job duties efficiently and productively under pressure.
- Exercise initiative and good judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility to work overtime on an as-needed basis.
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 per year.