*This is a hybrid position.

Polsinelli PC, a law firm headquartered in Kansas City, is seeking a Patent Paralegal, with at least five years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm environment specializing in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution area, or Chemical Science Patent Prosecution area to work with our Intellectual Property Department.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and filing of U.S. Non-Provisional and Provisional Applications; Design Applications; U.S. National Stage Filings; PCT Filings; PCT Nationalization Filings; Convention Filings
• Written and verbal communications with clients, foreign agents and USPTO personnel
• Reviewing and organization of patent files; review docket deadlines
• Preparing documents including, but not limited to Notice to File Missing Parts, Foreign Signature Documents, U.S. Formal Documents, responses to Office Actions and Information Disclosure Statements
• Preparing, maintaining and updating reports for clients regarding status of applications and patents, including reporting receipts for applications, publication notices, etc.
• Assist with foreign filing responsibilities
• Ability to multi-task

Skills:

• Knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules and procedures
• Understanding of IP docket and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple portfolios
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to successfully operate at all levels, both internally and externally
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe)

Requirements:

• 5-10 years IP experience
• Sequence listing experience extremely helpful
• Knowledge and experience with PATTSY software preferred
• Paralegal Certificate or degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
While the firm does not have a COVID vaccination policy at this time, we document vaccination status to comply with certain venues’ requirements.

Work Location: Remote

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