Filing Specialist

*Job Description:* *Overview: *Client (An AM 50 Law Firm) is seeking a U.
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Filing Specialist.
As a member of the patent team, you will play a crucial role for our clients in establishing and protecting the rights to their innovations.
You will be responsible for coordinating U.
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filing and prosecution, including Information Disclosure Statements.
You will serve as an expert resource and work cooperatively with a large team of patent professionals.
You must be comfortable with multi-tasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
You must excel at obtaining and effectively communicating information related to pending patent applications and matters of U.
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patent law.
You will drive our client service principles and ensure they are attained in all facets of this position.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* *Primary Responsibilities* * Applying detailed knowledge of patent prosecution, manage all aspects of administrative patent prosecution support for U.
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patent matters of assigned clients.
* Utilizing expertise of the patent practice and adhering to USPTO procedures and firm policies and protocols, timely create and file accurate and comprehensive USPTO submissions, including Information Disclosure Statements.
* In support of managing client portfolios, process incoming correspondence related to U.
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patent prosecution and report USPTO correspondence to clients.
* Review Daily Dockets and attend to pertinent entries with Docket Department; proactively communicate with and remind practitioners of due dates; maintain manual calendar (Redbook) for assigned clients.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients to deliver responsive and appropriate client service.
Anticipate future requests based on understanding of client business needs.
* Apply specialized knowledge of client preferences to assemble, establish, maintain, and adhere to specific guidelines for assigned clients.
* Respond to client inquiries regarding routine patent portfolio matters and provide status reports to clients upon request.
* Provide back-up support for colleagues to complete overflow work.
*Professional Development* * Remain current in industry trends in patent prosecution and the legal profession.
* Ensure expertise in technology relevant to the position; proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency.
*QUALIFICATIONS* *Education and Experience* * Minimum of one year of patent experience required.
* Minimum of one year of IDS preparation and filing preferred *Professional Skills* * Basic knowledge of USPTO procedures and familiarity with 37 C.
F.
R.
and Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) rules.
* Detailed knowledge of the USPTO's Patent Center website and other patent related resources such as Patentscope (WIPO).
Job Types: Full-time, Contract Salary: $40.
00 - $50.
00 per hour Experience: * patent filing: 1 year (Required) * IDS preparation: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person