Position: Paralegal 1

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC

Duration: 4 months Contract (Possible Extension)

US Citizenship or Green Card Required

Role purpose

Prepare all documents required for filing and prosecuting U.S., International, and foreign patent applications
Filing documents in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, electronically and by certification procedures
Independently prepare all correspondence during prosecution of patent applications for attorney review.
Assist with special projects and other assignments as requested by the attorneys and agents
Provide back-up docketing support for docket database

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

Bachelors Degree and/or Paralegal Certification or equivalent significant experience in a related field
3 - 5 years experience and stable work history in relevant field is essential
Experience with patent prosecution is a must
Familiarity and experience with docket administration preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Must be analytical, detail oriented, able to work independently, proactively exercise sound judgment and problem solving, multi-task, and work well under pressure in a team environment
Ability to maintain confidential information in an appropriate, professional manner is critical
Demonstrated commitment and track record of providing excellent service
Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
Work with attorneys, agents and inventors, both inside and outside the company, to ensure that patent applications and responses are timely and appropriately filed worldwide
Has ability to exercise good judgment and discretion and to handle a demanding case load
Excellent attention to details
Ability to proactively and quickly process and identify issues, propose solutions and implement action plans
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
Familiarity and experience with patent procurement, prosecution, maintenance and files
Time management and/or project management skills
Ability to prioritize and organize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
Strong computing skills using MS Office products
Ability to be a successful part of a team but also work well independently

Additional Information

A minimum of 2 years in current position is required for internal applicants..

Who We Are

Open Systems Inc. (OSI) was founded in 1994 to provide information technology solutions and staffing services to large and mid-size companies across the U.S. Our corporate office is located at 6495 Shiloh Road, Ste 310 Alpharetta, GA 30005. We provide a full range of staffing services including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire solutions. Our technical recruiting experts are experienced in technical screening, candidate sourcing, and behavioral interviewing techniques. They focus on providing candidates who match your technical requirements and fit seamlessly into your company culture.

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