IP Assistant, remote after initial training, need to live in DC area
hace 20 días
Alexandria
Job Description Large, well respected IP firm is seeking an IP Assistant to handle formalities and docketing work. The role is remote after an initial training period in the office. Must live in the Washington, DC area to be considered. • Provides daily oversight of the department’s inbox, as well as other client inboxes to ensure all email is prioritized and timely addressed., • Monitors and clears the daily docket, reminds professionals of matters due., • Review incoming communications from the USPTO and clients. Ensure all are correctly interpreted as to instructions contained therein and distributed., • Prepare reminder letters to clients and drafts letters as assigned by legal professionals or as the docket necessitates., • Open new matters coming into the ADC and coordination with lead attorney to get the work assigned and distributed., • Researches issues raised by clients or internal colleagues and responds accordingly., • Maintains electronic case records to ensure that pertinent communications/documents are saved in the same in accordance with firm policies., • Communicates with officials at the USPTO by email or telephone, as necessary., • Downloading search reports and references and saving into the proper DMS workspaces., • Maintaining certain client spreadsheets., • Provides assistance in handling projects or assignments as directed., • Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate. Qualifications (Experience, knowledge, skills and abilities): • Proficient in advanced skills in Microsoft applications., • Ability to type at least 50 wpm., • Working knowledge and understanding of patent prosecution process., • Ability to relate to staff in a positive, collaborative manner. Salary range: $65,000 to $80,000. The firm offers many benefits, including 401k, medical insurance with prescription coverage, HSA, FSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, EAP, group and supplemental life insurance, long-term care, STD, LTD, individual disability income protection, critical illness, accident, pet and legal insurance, onsite parking. Company DescriptionBonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience. Our commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience. \r\n\r\nOur commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!