Patent Paralegal

Patent Paralegal Neo IP Durham, NC Job Details Full-time 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Interpersonal skills Legal firm experience Attention to detail QuickBooks Law office Paralegal Certificate Full Job Description We are a globally recognized patent law firm in Durham, NC seeking a highly qualified patent paralegal to join our fantastic team. We offer excellent compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate will be extremely detail oriented and enjoy quiet, independent work, but also have excellent verbal and written communication skills. If you're a professional looking for a permanent position in a friendly working environment as part of a driven, innovative team, our law firm may be the perfect fit for you. If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you are perfect for this role on our team. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered. A minimum of two years of experience as a paralegal in a patent law firm is required to be considered for this role.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Docket and create templates for USPTO incoming correspondence
• Generate application forms and file applications and response documents with USPTO
• Create assignment documents for recordation with USPTO
• Docket trademark and foreign patent communications
• Maintain IP portfolio status spreadsheet for each client
• Create and send invoices

Skills/Qualifications:

• College degree

REQUIRED

• 2 years patent law firm work experience

REQUIRED

• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Understanding of the US patent process
• Experience with other types of IP (trademarks, copyrights, etc.) preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly with numbers and dates
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• QuickBooks experience helpful
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and proactively
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities This position is full-time.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to explaining why you are perfect for this role on our team.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person