Patent Assistant

Newark, NJ

Essential Duties

• Prepare powers of attorney, assignment documents and declarations.
• Prepare legal correspondence and proofreading to ensure accuracy.
• Review daily docket updates and monitor actions due.
• Coordinate assignments with attorneys and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Generate monthly docket reports for clients.
• Answer telephone call, transfer calls to appropriate staff and take messages in their absence.
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

• A minimum of two years of legal secretarial experience in the patent field.  Must type a minimum of 70 words per minute. 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of US and foreign patent & trademark prosecution procedures
• Comprehensive knowledge in the preparation of IP documents; e-filing with the USPTO.
• Comprehensive knowledge of effective proofreading techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS office.
• Must be able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment.
• Ability to type accurately and use a personal computer.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Note:  While the list of essential duties is intended to be as inclusive as possible, there may be other duties, which are essential to particular positions within the class.