Patent Practice Specialist II in San Diego, CA

Law Firm

San Diego, CA

Patent Practice Specialist II in San Diego, CA

Law Firm Non Legal Department

3-5 yrs required

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Patent Practice Specialist II (Multiple Offices) - San Francisco, CA

Salary Range: - per hour
Department: Intellectual Property
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm
Location: San Francisco, CA (with potential to work from other California offices)

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Patent Practice Specialist II to join our Intellectual Property department. This position will primarily support our life sciences and healthcare IP attorneys, patent agents, and paralegals in all aspects of patent prosecution. We are looking for a candidate with strong knowledge of . patent rules and procedures, experience with USPTO Patent Center, and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions:

- Assist with daily workflow tasks and projects in a high volume, fast paced practice
- Prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures
- Maintain client files, enter time, submit expense reports, and process case-related invoices
- Proactively manage casework and assignments, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Meet the annual billable hours requirement
- Attend and actively participate in all training programs
- Contribute to the overall success of the Firm by performing other administrative and support duties as assigned

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations:

US Prosecution:

- Prepare and file US provisional and nonprovisional applications
- Review, process, and act upon all incoming USPTO communications
- Prepare and file documents with the USPTO
- Prepare amendment shells
- Track IDS families and references
- Prepare, send, and track formal documents to inventors/clients for signature
- Prepare and file documents related to sequence listings
- Complete notice of allowance checklist
- Prepare client patent portfolio summary reports
- Contact the USPTO regarding the status of applications
- Review and proof patent certificates
- Submit conflict checks and open new matters
- Ensure that client matter numbers are opened according to the Firm’s guidelines
- Maintain working knowledge of client guidelines, procedures, and preferences
- Review actions entered by the Docketing team
- Review and manage assigned dockets
- Monitor deadlines and follow-up with attorneys, agents, and paralegals

Qualifications and Experience:

- Minimum 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm
- Strong knowledge of . patent rules and procedures
- Strong working knowledge of filing in USPTO Patent Center
- Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends as needed
- Experience working with life science clients and US requirements for sequence listing submissions is preferred, but not required

Education and/or Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor's degree or some college preferred

Computer/Software Knowledge:

- Proficiency in Windows 10, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams
- Experience working with a document management system

Work Environment:

- Hybrid work environment (minimum 3 days in office, rest of week remote)
- Overtime may be required as job duties demand

Salary Information:

- Pay range for this position is to per hour
- Overtime pay available as needed

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.