Senior Foreign Filing Legal Assistant

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox•Washington, DC

1d•$80,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Foreign Filing Legal Assistant who is experienced with filing new patent applications worldwide. Senior Foreign Filing Legal Assistants at our firm have a high attention to detail, are able to work well in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment, and possess good judgment skills to handle a variety of legal and administrative tasks. This position is hybrid from the D.C. area with some in-office presence as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of foreign filing experience, and seven years of overall IP experience.
Highly motivated and professional individual.
Performs well under pressure, working efficiently and productively during peak and non-peak periods.
Strong analytical, attention to details, problem solving, time management and communication skills needed.
Must be a team player capable of working effectively with all levels of staff.
Should possess strong computer, customer service and research skills and be capable of working at a fast pace.
Must be able to exercise initiative and good judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Capable of working independently with minimum supervision.
Knowledge of Windows-based software applications and document management systems and IP estimate tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Managing case load for specific clients; reviewing and revising all outgoing correspondence, verifying that docket has been properly cleared, and reviewing all incoming mail, facsimiles and courier packages.
Maintaining a high level of knowledge of foreign filing requirements, rules, tax laws, renewal dates, expiration dates, etc.
Providing second-eye review for work produced by other Foreign Filing Legal Assistants
Ensuring a high quality work product for assigned clients. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of client officers, addresses and specific needs and requirements.
Preparing and filing new foreign applications and/or instructions for new foreign applications as needed.
Preparing and sending various communications to clients and foreign associates.
Conducting research on rule and policy changes which may include researching websites and communicating with various foreign associates, patent offices and vendors.
Interacting with legal personnel and staff on a daily basis in regard to client and firm matters.
Assisting the Foreign Filing Manager with the preparation and maintenance of Foreign Filing procedures, forms manuals, and templates.
Conducting research on rule and policy changes, including researching websites and communicating with foreign associates, patent offices, and vendors.
Interacting daily with legal personnel and staff regarding client and firm matters.
Assisting in the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly statistical reports on work production, project status, and other data as required by the Foreign Filing Management Team.
Assisting in establishing new techniques and procedures to enhance efficiency, accountability, and productivity while meeting and exceeding departmental service level agreements.
Training Foreign Filing Legal Assistants and others, as needed, on foreign formality requirements and regulations in accordance with established departmental and firm policies.
Assisting in the development and implementation of new foreign filing procedures as directed by the Foreign Filing Management Team.