Candidates located in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, and Texas are preferred.Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Junior Legal Assistant to support a busy Intellectual Property practice. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of patent prosecution experience and a strong understanding of USPTO procedures, patent filings, docket management, and intellectual property administration. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.ResponsibilitiesPrepare, file, and maintain U.S. patent prosecution documents with the USPTOManage patent portfolios and monitor critical deadlines using the docketing systemPrepare and file Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), Powers of Attorney, Assignments, Declarations, and other patent-related documentsCoordinate domestic and foreign patent filings with attorneys, clients, and foreign associatesReview correspondence from the USPTO and ensure timely responses and filingsTrack patent applications through all stages of prosecutionMaintain electronic and physical client files, ensuring accuracy and complianceAssist attorneys with patent application preparation, filing, and prosecution mattersPrepare reporting and status updates for clients regarding patent portfoliosProcess and track maintenance fees, annuities, and related deadlinesConduct conflict checks and assist with opening new mattersSupport attorneys with administrative and legal support functions as neededQualifications3-5 years of patent prosecution legal assistant experience requiredExperience supporting patent attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal departmentStrong knowledge of USPTO filing procedures and patent prosecution workflowsExperience with patent docketing systems such as CPI, Anaqua, FoundationIP, Patricia, or similar platformsFamiliarity with domestic and foreign patent filingsExperience preparing and filing IDSs, Assignments, Declarations, and related patent documentsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and ExcelExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlinesHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting a high-volume intellectual property practiceKnowledge of patent portfolio management and maintenance fee trackingExperience working with international associates and foreign filing proceduresAssociate's degree, bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr