Dechert
Overview
Dechert LLP is currently hiring an experienced, well-organized Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support the Intellectual Property group in any of our U.S. offices. The ideal candidate will have experience in patent prosecution and US and foreign filings. Paralegals are required to bill 1500 hours annually. This is a hybrid position and can be located in our Boston, MA; New York, NY or Philadelphia, PA offices. Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Prepares supporting documents for attorneys including, but not limited to, the following: US and PCT application filing papers
US formal documents, including Declarations, Assignments, and Powers of Attorney
US prosecution papers, including Information Disclosure Statements, SB08’s, Responses to Missing Parts, Responses to Office Actions, Petitions, Issue Fee papers, and other USPTO forms
Routine foreign prosecution documents such as PCT and direct national patent application filing papers, Authorization of Agents, Priority Documents, Assignments, and all other foreign formalities forms
Reporting, reminder, and instruction correspondence to clients
Instruction correspondence to foreign associates
Patent Status Charts
Contacts USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates regarding status of applications.
Works with Docketing Paralegal and attorneys and agents on managing the dockets and advising of deadlines; prepares and distributes docket or other status reports as directed.
Reviews and organizes patent documents and files; ensures emails and documents are properly filed in iManage according to filing protocols.
Coordinates Sequence Listings, Formal Drawings and Legalization of Documents with outside vendors.
Performs special projects as assigned, particularly IP Due Diligence projects.
Records time for billing and statistical purposes.
Performs any and all other duties as necessary and as assigned by your supervisor for efficient functioning of the Department, Office, and Firm.
INTERACTIONS AND CHALLENGES : This role works with a team of patent paralegals to provide support for patent prosecution attorneys and agents. The paralegal will work regularly with other Dechert Departments such as Word Processing, Information Technology, Mailroom and Duplicating. The paralegal will need to think critically to regularly determine work priorities based upon Firm and Department standards. QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate
4+ years of US and foreign patent experience; knowledge of US and foreign countries’ deadlines
Friendly, team-oriented demeanor; ability to collaborate and support attorneys cross-office
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, CPI, IPDAS, USPTO Patent Center, ePCT
Ability to work overtime when required
Ability to learn new technical skills as they become necessary
Additional Job Description At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York, NY; and Boston, MA; is $86,000 to $108,000 annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position. Location(s) Boston, New York, Philadelphia Time Type Full time Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Dechert LLP is currently hiring an experienced, well-organized Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support the Intellectual Property group in any of our U.S. offices. The ideal candidate will have experience in patent prosecution and US and foreign filings. Paralegals are required to bill 1500 hours annually. This is a hybrid position and can be located in our Boston, MA; New York, NY or Philadelphia, PA offices. Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Prepares supporting documents for attorneys including, but not limited to, the following: US and PCT application filing papers
US formal documents, including Declarations, Assignments, and Powers of Attorney
US prosecution papers, including Information Disclosure Statements, SB08’s, Responses to Missing Parts, Responses to Office Actions, Petitions, Issue Fee papers, and other USPTO forms
Routine foreign prosecution documents such as PCT and direct national patent application filing papers, Authorization of Agents, Priority Documents, Assignments, and all other foreign formalities forms
Reporting, reminder, and instruction correspondence to clients
Instruction correspondence to foreign associates
Patent Status Charts
Contacts USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates regarding status of applications.
Works with Docketing Paralegal and attorneys and agents on managing the dockets and advising of deadlines; prepares and distributes docket or other status reports as directed.
Reviews and organizes patent documents and files; ensures emails and documents are properly filed in iManage according to filing protocols.
Coordinates Sequence Listings, Formal Drawings and Legalization of Documents with outside vendors.
Performs special projects as assigned, particularly IP Due Diligence projects.
Records time for billing and statistical purposes.
Performs any and all other duties as necessary and as assigned by your supervisor for efficient functioning of the Department, Office, and Firm.
INTERACTIONS AND CHALLENGES : This role works with a team of patent paralegals to provide support for patent prosecution attorneys and agents. The paralegal will work regularly with other Dechert Departments such as Word Processing, Information Technology, Mailroom and Duplicating. The paralegal will need to think critically to regularly determine work priorities based upon Firm and Department standards. QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate
4+ years of US and foreign patent experience; knowledge of US and foreign countries’ deadlines
Friendly, team-oriented demeanor; ability to collaborate and support attorneys cross-office
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, CPI, IPDAS, USPTO Patent Center, ePCT
Ability to work overtime when required
Ability to learn new technical skills as they become necessary
Additional Job Description At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York, NY; and Boston, MA; is $86,000 to $108,000 annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position. Location(s) Boston, New York, Philadelphia Time Type Full time Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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