IP Legal Practice Assistant

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP•Atlanta, GA

1d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking an IP Legal Practice Assistant for its Atlanta office. The role supports partners and associates across U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, including preparing and electronically filing patent applications and prosecution documents, drafting client reporting letters, and providing executive-level administrative support. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence four days per week.

Requirements

Three to five years of formal patent prosecution experience.
Experience as a patent assistant or secretary in a large law firm or IP law department.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. and international patent law and practice, including filings.
Familiarity with the CPI docketing database or a comparable patent docketing database.
Superior customer service skills.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
Excellent writing and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage dockets and deadlines.
Ability to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment in resolving them.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn and use firm technology efficiently.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, collaborate professionally with attorneys, clients, coworkers, and administrators, and exercise tact, courtesy, diplomacy, and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a combination of an associate’s degree and applicable experience.
Experience in a multinational or global law firm.

Responsibilities

Handle duties relating to U.S. and foreign patent applications at all phases of prosecution.
Coordinate schedules and update calendars.
Arrange travel logistics and process expense reports for reimbursement.
Prepare and process new matter openings and conflicts checks.
Monitor and manage patent prosecution dockets for assigned timekeepers, ensure deadlines are met, and communicate docket updates to the docketing team.
Respond to status inquiries and general questions as a point of contact.
Complete special projects and tasks as requested by attorneys.
Prepare files and maintain official correspondence in accordance with firm standards and procedures, including information disclosure statements, formality documents, foreign attorney instructions, office action responses, assignments, and fee payment instructions.
Send clients reminders and reports on filings.
Perform additional duties as assigned.