IP Legal Assistant

Reptuable national law firm is seeking a bright Intellectual Property Legal Assistant with 3+ years' experience. This role will sit on-site 4 days a week.

• Assist attorney with various aspects of their docket
• Organize and maintain electronic mail, facsimiles, docketing information and instructions and take necessary action
• Prepare and file documents with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Review incoming correspondence including paper and electronic mail, facsimiles, docketed information, or client instructions and take necessary action
• Interact with clients via telephone, electronic mail, and facsimile as necessary
• Coordinate with colleagues and/or departments to ensure completion of assigned tasks and other requests
• Preparation of Information Disclosure Statements for filing with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Preparation of search results and prior art lists for citation
• Compilation of prior art tables
• Compilation of electronic prior art databases
• Manage prior art and duty of disclosure requirements for domestic and foreign matters
• Maintain accurate client contact information and reporting instructions
• Maintain client specific instructions and relevant biographic data
• Research and retrieve information for the completion of assigned tasks utilizing legal rules books (e.g., MPEP, TMEP, etc.), the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Utilize a range of software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CPi (general case information and docketing database), JURIS (billing database), Desk Site (document management system), IPDAS (document generation and contact database), and other practice- or firm-specific applications.
• May guide, mentor, or be a resource to others
• May take on additional responsibilities as needed

• Strong IP experience

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.