US Filing Specialist or Trainee Job at Morrison & Foerster
Morrison Foerster LLP, an Am Law 50 law firm with 18 offices worldwide, has an opening for a US Filling Specialist or Trainee within our Corporate Department in our Washington D.C. office.
The Opportunity
Under general direction, performs complex and specialized work related to the specific function of providing patent prosecution support for clients to whom assigned. Provides organizational and substantive support for assigned clients. Responsibilities include providing client support for portfolio management, filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Redbooking deadlines and Docketing. Responsible for monitoring and expediting workflow for assigned clients. Ensures client services and satisfaction are attained in all areas of position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary Responsibilities
- Applying detailed knowledge of patent prosecution, manage all aspects of administrative patent prosecution support for U.S. patent matters of assigned clients.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients to deliver responsive and appropriate client service. Collaborate with clients to define needs and builds client trust. Anticipate future requests based on understanding of client business needs.
- Maintain Redbook and review electronic Daily Docket for assigned clients; proactively communicate with and remind practitioners of due dates; review Daily Dockets and attend to pertinent entries with Docket Department.
- Utilize knowledge of the patent practice and adhering to USPTO procedures and firm policies and protocols, timely create and file accurate and comprehensive USPTO submissions, including Information Disclosure Statements. May also be responsible for ensuring compliance with reporting requirements for prior art in international cases.
- In support of managing client portfolios, process incoming mail related to U.S. patent prosecution and report USPTO correspondence to clients.
- Apply specialized knowledge of client preferences to assemble, establish, maintain and adhere to specific guidelines for assigned clients.
- Respond to client inquiries regarding routine patent portfolio matters and provide status reports to clients upon request.
- Provide back-up support for colleagues to complete overflow work.
- Independently gather resources and information needed to complete routine assignments and seek guidance for more complex work. Share practice knowledge and ideas with colleagues.
- File documents and emails relating to U.S. patent prosecution.
- Assist with initiating client file transfers and disengaging clients.
- Review vendor invoices for assigned clients and process for payment by accounting.
Client Service, Confidentiality, and Safety
- Consistently promote and model the Firm's Client Service Principles in leadership, teamwork, work product, and personal interaction.
- Ensure compliance with the Firm's Information Handling Policy, including safeguarding confidential and personal information, and reporting any suspected breach appropriately and immediately.
- Adhere to the Firm’s General Safety Practices and any unique safety practices for department and building.
Ideal Candidate
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or previous patent legal experience preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of progressive patent experience required.
Teamwork and Applied Skills
- Ability to take an assignment from inception to completion with general supervision or by following guidelines to deliver positive results.
- Knowledge of USPTO procedures and keeps abreast of 37 C.F.R. and Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) rules.
- Knowledge of the USPTO website, including PAIR, EFS and EPAS and related websites.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills to deliver a zero-defect work product.
- High client service ethic in delivering exemplary client satisfaction to external and internal client constituencies.
- Excellent communication, grammar, spelling, written English composition and math skills.
- Ability to organize time, prioritize workload effectively and work within competing deadlines.
- Ability to resolve concerns constructively, directly and respectfully.
- Ability to assess risk management issues and understanding when to seek appropriate assistance.
- Proficient in essential software programs related to functions. Basic knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Strong technical aptitude and understanding, including ability to quickly learn new applications.
- Availability to work overtime and flexibility regarding work schedule required.
- Typing speed of 70 wpm preferred.
Who We Are
At Morrison Foerster, our culture is defined by our deeds. We’re passionate about what we do. We’re equally passionate about how we do it. We resist hierarchies and operate within a model of respect — for our colleagues, their ideas, and the differences that make us stronger. We encourage you to learn more about who we are, and what we do.
Should you find you’re ready to do the best work of your life, we encourage you to let us know!
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