Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Who are we?
Named for several years as a `great place` to work by the washington post and washington business journal, sterne, kessler, goldstein & fox p.l.l.cIs proud to be one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the worldWe recognize that it is the talent and dynamism of each individual at sterne kessler that makes this possibleAccordingly, we have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating with just the right touch of fun and exuberanceWe offer a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and are metro-accessible in a prime downtown location with many nearby restaurants and shops.
What do we need?
We are looking for legal assistants who are experienced with filing new patent applications worldwideForeign 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 tasksOur office is still primarily working remotelyThis position can be hybrid from the dc area or full-time remote from us locations outside the dc area.
How will you make an impact?
Processing the filing of new foreign patent applications worldwide, i.eEpc, pct, national, non-convention cases.
Preparing and reviewing appropriate correspondence from foreign associates and to clients and associates regarding new applications, formal requirements, filing details, etc.
Preparing client letters, formal documents, filing reports, responses to pct invitations, national phase reminder letters, etc.
Ordering certified copies from u.sPatent & trademark office.
Working with vendors, patent office personnel, consulate offices and various local and state governments to obtain certification and legalization of formal documents as needed.
Reviewing docket reports for accuracy.
Maintaining and clearing a daily and personal docket.
Maintaining knowledge of foreign filing requirements, tax laws, renewal data, expiration data, etc.
And more.
What will you bring to the role?
Foreign filing experience at another law firm required; preferably 3-5 years of foreign filing experience, but could be other ip support experience.
Experience with design patents is highly desirable.
Strong personal initiative and good judgment skills.
College degree and/or paralegal certification preferred.
Ability to independently manage your own workload to meet department deadlines and perform job duties efficiently and productively under pressure.
Flexibility to work overtime on an as-needed basis.
Sterne kessler is an equal opportunity employerWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
