Paralegal, Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

The Paralegal, Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution plays a critical role in providing comprehensive support to our attorneys and clients throughout the patent prosecution process. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of patent law and be exceptionally organized while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The position is responsible for monitoring and meeting numerous deadlines for a large and active patent portfolio.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of assigned U.S. and foreign patent prosecution matters, including preparing and filing patent applications, preparing pre-examination responses, working closely with assigned agents/attorneys, and coordinating with inventors and clients
• Coordinate the preparation and filing of formality documents including oaths, powers of attorney, assignments, information disclosure statements, and formal drawings
• Correspond with clients, attorneys, and foreign law firms regarding all aspects of the patent prosecution process
• Monitor approaching deadlines, take appropriate action, and follow-up with relevant parties
• Research and maintain working knowledge of US and foreign patent prosecution rules and procedures and navigate and utilize a plethora of patent related websites and databases
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic files

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred, or commensurate experience
• 5 years of patent paralegal experience, preferred
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong judgment, initiative, integrity and be a dependable, highly motivated, team player
• Strong understanding of patent docketing systems, legal research tools, and document management software
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex, patent-related information to people at all levels of the organization and external parties
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Flexibility to operate independently and in a team atmosphere with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Ability to work overtime when required

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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