Job Title – Junior Patent Legal Assistant
Company Location – Del Mar, California, + surrounding Metro Markets
Full Time | Direct Hire | On-site
Salary – $60k-100k, DOE + bonus
Hybrid, 4 days in office, One-Day Remote
Job Summary of the Patent Legal Assistant position
Integr8staff has an immediate Patent Legal Assistant position open. The role will support life sciences and healthcare IP attorneys, patent agents, paralegals, and practice specialists in all aspects of patent prosecution. The role will primarily assist paralegals and practice specialists with the team’s daily workflow tasks. The job requires knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution rules and procedures.
Responsibilities of the Patent Legal Assistant position
Assist with submitting conflict checks and opening new matters, including preparation of engagement letters and management of client and case documents.
Review and organize documents, files, and emails and ensure they are properly filed in First-to-File and NetDocs, according to the Firm’s filing protocols.
Assist with maintaining client’s ShareFile spaces.
Maintain working knowledge of client guidelines, procedures, and preferences.
Research across patent databases such as USPTO, WIPO, Espacenet, and other foreign patent offices.
Prepare new application papers such as Application Data Sheets.
Prepare and send formal documents to inventors for signature, ensure timely receipt of signed documents, record and file formal documents with the USPTO.
Assist with drafting reporting letters for USPTO mail.
File US Powers of Attorney for transferred-in files and assist with transfer-in tasks related to new clients.
Research case files, both US and foreign.
Assist with running reports from firm’s docketing program.
Assist with client projects.
Requirements of the Patent Legal Assistant position
Some college or bachelor’s degree preferred.
A minimum of 2-3 years of recent U.S. patent prosecution experience in a law firm.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently.
Clear and concise communication skills.
Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
Proficient working knowledge of filing in USPTO Patent Center.
Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.