Patent Paralegal

RecLatam is in search of a Paralegal with experience in Patents to assist our client located in the NYC area. The IP Paralegal handles the Intellectual Property Patent & Trademark Docketing for the firm, working directly with IP attorneys, filing specialist(s) and legal assistants to clear dockets, generate reports, and ensure all deadlines and reminders are fulfilled. This position will support all aspects of U.S. docketing, accurately identifying docketing deadlines for the benefit of the clients and the firm.

Job Duties:

- Docket new patent & trademark filings, incoming office actions, and correspondence
- Assist with new client Patent & Trademark transfers as needed.
- Prepare docket status and maintenance fee reports for clients and attorneys as needed.
- Ensure all docketing items are timely and accurately processed.
- Performs other special projects within the department as assigned.
- Is strongly analytical, organized, highly motivated, proactive and detail oriented.
- Is a problem solver and a team player with the ability to exercise independence and professional judgment in a fast-paced environment.
- Shows excellent written, verbal and people skills with the ability to “own problems” and resolve issues.
- Has the ability to handle confidential information.
- Maintains a high level of workflow and quality controls, as well as strict confidentiality of client and firm matters.
- Can work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

- Law Degree
- 1-3 years of filing patents and trademarks in the USPTO
- Knowledge of U.S. and foreign patents, PAIR, Trademarks, and PCT deadlines preferred.
- IP Manager experience a plus.
- Possess a working technical knowledge to support the firm’s docketing system databases.
- Tech savvy, with a willingness to learn new software.

This is a #WorkFromAnywhere opportunity

Employment Type:
Part-time

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week