PRACTICE ASSISTANT

Workman Nydegger•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supporting a team with various administrative and docketing tasks related to patent applications. The Practice Assistant will be responsible for managing new matters, handling client correspondence, tracking deadlines, and preparing necessary documentation for filings. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in computer applications.

Requirements

Intermediate computer knowledge (Microsoft Word and Excel)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Ability to follow directions from other team members
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

Opening new matters in the file card system
Download and distribute client correspondence to team/docketing daily
Process incoming emails (daily) for the Epson Inbox and distribute client correspondence to team and iManage
Update Epson shared chart
Send weekly email to Shane to assign incoming office actions for the week
Chart/track due dates, instruction dates, and completion dates
Upload/report application materials for newly filed US patent applications
File IDS’ per client request
Upload/report IDS’ once filed
Prepare reporting letters and response templates for patent office action responses
Prepare/request BIMS/invoices for application and IDS filings
Administrative tasks and other projects as needed
Work in conjunction with the Supervisor on special projects