Intellectual Property Paralegal - Massachusetts, United States - SSi People

Description

Title: IP Paralegal II

Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)

Contract: 06 months (with possible extension)

Basic Skills Required:

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013 including Outlook, Word, Excel
• Advanced knowledge of IP Management Software and Document Management Software
• Advanced form editing capability in Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Proficient in use of basic to advanced forms including IP Management Software generated forms.
• Strong skills and experience with Patent-In software to generate sequence listings.
• Expert knowledge of domestic and foreign patent databases, e.g., PCT Scope; EPO Online, etc.
• Proficient with reference management including searching, procurement of patent references (U.S. and Foreign patents, journal articles) and familiarity with reference linking within IP management software or document management system.
• Proficient edit capability in Chemdraw.
• Advanced docketing experience working in an IP Management software application.
• Timely and efficient communicator with patent attorneys/agents, outside counsel firms, team members, cross-functional groups and stakeholders
• Administrative Process and reconcile expense reports.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience which is defined as 4 years of legal work experience above the minimum work experience required for the role.
• 8+ years of work experience or Paralegal Certificate and 6+ years of work experience in a law firm, an in-house legal department, a consulting firm, or comparable experience elsewhere.

Responsibilities:

• Advanced knowledge of US and foreign patent procedures
• Monitors progress of patent cases and patent attorney/agent dockets through use of USPTO Private PAIR, IP Management Software and Document Management System
• Reviews patent application files to check for compliance with USPTO requirements and client's department standards, takes initiative to resolve discrepancies.
• Knowledge and expertise to customize/suggest language changes on forms as applicable to specific patent prosecution need.
• Identifies patent legal issues and/or problems based on knowledge of PTO procedures and suggests and/or takes initiative to resolve.
• Performs Patent Term Adjustment review and analysis and delivery of analysis summary to patent attorney/agent.
• Excellent organizational and accountability skills, takes initiative to follow up with inventors, counsel and agents to meet critical deadline dates.
• Sets own high standards of performance and works to exceed standards; takes initiative to expand own knowledge of PTO rules.
• Assists with onboarding and mentoring legal assistants and paralegals.
• Frequently provides backup and support to legal assistants and paralegals.