Patent Legal Assistant

Hauptman Ham, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, is searching for a Patent Legal Assistant who will support several growing IP practice groups. The Legal Assistant will handle patent prosecution with a FOCUS on filing applications and Information Disclosure Statements. The position requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize workload, communicate well with other members of the team, anticipate needs and identify solutions to problems. This position will report to the Practice Manager and may be called upon to support other practice areas, as necessary.

Duties may include but not limited to:

• Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements including determination of fee or certification requirements.
• Prepare and file applications including but not limited to Continuation, Divisional, Provisional and National Stage.
• Review and respond to client correspondence and preparation of formal documents including Declarations, Substitute Statements, Assignments, Powers of Attorney.
• Review and process formalities including Official Filing Receipts, Notices of Publication, Missing Parts.
• Preparation of and sending reporting emails.
• Preparation of and forwarding invoices.

Minimum two years of patent prosecution experience required. Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Understanding of the USPTO patent process is preferred. Familiarity with Anaqua AQX a plus.

Associates-level degree or higher preferred.