Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an IP Assistant to join the Patent Prosecution team of an AM 100 law firm. This individual will be support the IP and and Technology group.

Essential Functions of the role are:

Prepare USPTO forms for filing via PatentCenter.

Prepare and file new US applications, responses, IDS, and formality documents.

Prepare and send reporting letters to clients.

Review and maintain attorney and personal dockets.

Receive and review all incoming emails.

Process, review and guide all inbound and outbound IP transfer requests.

Save correspondence into firm DMS.

Open new IP matters and prepare engagement letters.

Create, edit, format, and proofread documents.

Communicate to and on behalf of the attorneys using firm technology.

Prepare new client matter request packets and coordinate approval; coordinate conflict search processes; and prepare retainer letters.

Review proformas and edit bills according to client billing arrangement.

Enter, track, and coordinate new client/matter information.

Maintain InterAction and/or Extranet data.

Maintain electronic and paper files in accordance with firm guidelines.

Coordinate and/or book travel arrangements.

Prepare, track, and maintain attorney expenses in Chrome River.

Organize and coordinate conference calls and client meetings.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements.

This role sits hybrid, 3 days per week in the office. $75K to $100K per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefits are available.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Skills and Requirements

-3+ years of IP patent prosecution in a law firm environment.

-Experience utilizing IP-specific and legal software (i.e. iManage, FoundationIP, PatentCenter, Elite, InTapp, ClaimMaster).

-Robust working knowledge of US patent prosecution practices and procedures.

-Must have experience calendaring, making travel arrangements, opening new matters, assisting with conflicts, assisting with billing, and e-filing both in State and Federal courts in addition to having experience with managing attorney dockets; filing PTO applications, responses, formalities, and IDSs; and filing 371s and by-pass continuation applications. -Associates degree preferred; Notary Public is a plus.

-Experience with foreign patent prosecution preferred. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.