IP Support Specialist

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP•Washington, DC

1d•$63,000 - $84,000•Remote

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for an IP Support Specialist to join our team in our New York or Washington D.C. offices. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices. This position provides assistance with patent and trademark related work on a task basis, and is part of a team that provides administrative support to the patent and trademark groups. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is preferred or combination of work experience and education equivalent
Self-starter with a high degree of attention to detail
Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates
Ability to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner
Ability to prioritize tasks and to complete projects with minimal supervision
Ability to accurately type 50+ wpm
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing
Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
A highly professional demeanor and appearance
Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines
At least one year experience in a professional office preferred

Nice To Haves

1+ years of prior USPTO eFiling experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents for filing with the USPTO, including: Declarations, Assignments, Powers of Attorney, Responses to Missing Parts, Amendments, ADSs, Requests for Correction of Filing Receipt, and Certificates of Correction
Assist attorneys, paralegals, and other administrative staff with assigned tasks, which may include: processing invoices and expenses, opening matters, scheduling meetings, mailing letters and packages, DocuSign requests, mailing client invoices, organizing files, time entry, and other projects as assigned
Maintain electronic files in accordance with client and department protocols
Proofread Filing Receipts, Notices of Publication, Issue Notifications, Letters Patent, Registration Certificates, and other official documents to verify accuracy of information
Assist with file intakes and other projects as needed
Assist with routine correspondence and client reporting letters
Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocol, enter and release time promptly in compliance with firm's announced deadlines