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Practice Assistant
Norton Rose Fulbright has an immediate need for a Practice Assistant to support the Intellectual Property team. This support position is responsible for a variety of patent-related tasks, helping to prepare, prosecute, and maintain patents for a wide range of technologies and companies throughout the world. The ideal candidate is focused on customer satisfaction, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, is a team player who takes pride in their work, and can adapt to meet deadlines. The Intellectual Property Practice Assistant is a valued member of a dynamic team, with potential for career advancement. Responsibilities include supporting paralegals and attorneys to meet and exceed client expectations by, for example: Assisting paralegals with correspondence to clients regarding actions received from US and foreign patent offices Coordinating with clients, attorneys, and paralegals regarding the filing of actions with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Preparing and filing of formal documents, Information Disclosure Statements, and response templates Providing client support for patent portfolio management, including accommodating client-specific reporting guidelines and responding to client requests Developing knowledge of domestic and foreign patent laws to assist paralegals and attorneys with drafting legal documents Filing electronic correspondence within internal document management program Other duties Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, required Must excel at comprehending new concepts and processes quickly Attention to detail, personal responsibility, and strong organizational skills for prioritizing workload are critical Ability to shift priorities quickly without compromising deadlines or quality Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent reading comprehension, critical thinking, and proofreading skills Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite essential Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full-time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys. In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.
Norton Rose Fulbright has an immediate need for a Practice Assistant to support the Intellectual Property team. This support position is responsible for a variety of patent-related tasks, helping to prepare, prosecute, and maintain patents for a wide range of technologies and companies throughout the world. The ideal candidate is focused on customer satisfaction, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, is a team player who takes pride in their work, and can adapt to meet deadlines. The Intellectual Property Practice Assistant is a valued member of a dynamic team, with potential for career advancement. Responsibilities include supporting paralegals and attorneys to meet and exceed client expectations by, for example: Assisting paralegals with correspondence to clients regarding actions received from US and foreign patent offices Coordinating with clients, attorneys, and paralegals regarding the filing of actions with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Preparing and filing of formal documents, Information Disclosure Statements, and response templates Providing client support for patent portfolio management, including accommodating client-specific reporting guidelines and responding to client requests Developing knowledge of domestic and foreign patent laws to assist paralegals and attorneys with drafting legal documents Filing electronic correspondence within internal document management program Other duties Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, required Must excel at comprehending new concepts and processes quickly Attention to detail, personal responsibility, and strong organizational skills for prioritizing workload are critical Ability to shift priorities quickly without compromising deadlines or quality Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent reading comprehension, critical thinking, and proofreading skills Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite essential Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full-time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys. In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.