Job Title: Assistant
Department: Professional On-Demand Services (“PODs”)
Patent Prosecution and Procurement
Reports to: PODs Supervisors, Director of Human Resources
Position Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Job Summary:
Primarily, this candidate must have the ability to work with Intellectual Property Attorneys in the processing and prosecution of patent applications in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This position requires independent performance of paralegal capacity and very strong organizational skills. Knowledge of patent prosecution procedures in the US is needed. Assistance in supporting the managing of attorneys’ dockets is required.
Skills:
- Knowledge of the patent prosecution procedures in the United States.
- Very strong communication and people skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and accurately.
- Ability to create and produce training materials.
- Excellent computer and organizational skills.
- Able to work in a team environment.
Requirements:
- A minimum of three years’ experience working in patent prosecution in either a secretarial or paralegal capacity.
- Strong technical skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and IP Software is a plus.
- Ability to work overtime from time to time when needed.
- College degree preferred but not required.
Candidates of all experiences will be considered, and salary will be commensurate with the experience. All employees work full time in the Cranford office. After three months of employment, employees are permitted to work from home on Fridays. Please send resume with salary range requirements directly to dmarino@lernerdavid.com.
Lerner David is an equal opportunity employer, M/F. We believe in and encourage all forms of diverse candidates meeting the required qualifications to apply.