Patent Prosecution Paralegal/Legal Assistant

KPPB LLP•Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

KPPB is an intellectual property law firm practicing all areas of IP law. The firm, established in 2007, enjoys a professional culture that emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and a healthy balance between work and family life. The company takes immense pride in its ability to provide excellent service to our clients and further the opportunities of our attorneys and staff for professional and personal growth. Our firm is seeking an exceptionally bright, well-organized, and self-motivated individual to support our patent team.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Anticipate needs
Resourceful and adaptable
Highly organized
Maintain confidentiality
Practice effective communication

Responsibilities

Prepare correspondence, routine letters, memos and other prosecution documents Provide support and assistance to our Patent Prosecution Team
Perform secretarial and administrative duties
Enter data, maintain databases, and keep records
Manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects simultaneously
Prepare and draft documents for filing with the USPTO
Prepare documents for sending to foreign agents
Prepare and update IP docketing records to track deadlines and filings
Manage correspondence with clients and foreign associates
Support the team with document proofreading, formatting, and citation checking
Perform general administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, data entry, and invoice processing