IP Client Administrator

Goodwin Procter•Boston, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The IP Administrator supporting the IPTS Patent practice provides client service, desk management, and legal and administrative support to the firm’s IP Patent legal staff. This requires teamwork, the ability to work closely and effectively with others, strong communication and technical skills, ability to prioritize and establish work objectives, and the ability to work under deadlines, time pressures, and a generally high level of demand.

Requirements

1-2 years required
Must have experience with the preparation of formal documents for USPTO patent filings and with maintaining U.S. patent application files

Nice To Haves

3-5 years prior experience preferred as an executive or legal assistant in a large law firm or large corporate environment
USPTO electronic filing experience a plus
Experience with CPI and IPDAS a plus
Knowledge of international procedures and requirements preferred
Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, editing, and proofreading ability
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization with tact and diplomacy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Preparing and filing formal documents in a timely manner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Handling administrative aspects of U.S. patent prosecution
Monitoring and maintaining attorney(s) case dockets
Maintaining patent application files
Composing correspondence, reports, memoranda and legal documents
Creating and editing documents, memos, presentations and spreadsheets
Calendar management using Outlook and complex meeting planning
Coordinating travel arrangements
Time Entry and Billing