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FOLEY & LARDNER- MILWAUKEE Patent Paralegal in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Patent Paralegal US-UT-Salt Lake City \| US-Washington DC \| US-CA-Los Angeles \| US-TX-Dallas \| US-WI-Milwaukee \| US-IL-Chicago \| US-MI-Detroit \| US-WI-Milwaukee \| US-CA-Palo Alto \| US-MA-Boston \| US-CA-San Diego \| ... ID 2024-3038 Category Legal Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours 40 Workplace Hybrid Overview The Intellectual Property (Patent) Paralegal will be responsible for managing client portfolios, including all filings and correspondence for both US, PCT, and foreign prosecution of assigned clients. This entails creating, revising, and filing of all prosecution documents in US and PCT applications, corresponding with foreign associates regarding all aspects of foreign prosecution, and timely reporting of official correspondence concerning the same. The position requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be highly adaptable, proactive, and have a high level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft products and comfort level with technology are essential. The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is a must. Strong customer service orientation and oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all tiers of personnel and clients are integral. Responsibilities Support various intellectual property attorneys to provide excellent service to our clients Prepare and file, or instruct, on all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign prosecution Draft formality documents, attend to document legalization (where necessary), comply with priority document requirements Review and maintain a docket of associated deadlines of assigned clients Timely report official communications to the client and foreign associates Consistently achieve 1500 billable hour requirement (including approved non-billable time) Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum of three (3) years\' experience in international, PCT, and US prosecution required Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent); college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by the ABA is preferred If residing in California must meet requirements to be a Paralegal as defined by the State of California Thorough knowledge of patent procedural requirements of USPTO practices required All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair... For full info follow application link. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/7A8B74FE1AE043A1 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.