IP QC Paralegal

Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP • Full-time • Boston, MA, US • 3w ago

Under general supervision, the IP QC Paralegal is responsible for all activities involving quality assurance in the Intellectual Property practice group.

Job Functions:

Review all electronic US and PCT application submissions.
Review publications (US and PCT) and issued patents for errors.
Review Notices of Allowance, electronic file wrappers and allowed claims to ensure allowed applications are fit for issuance.
Review formality documents (Powers of Attorney, Declarations, Assignments and Small Entity Statements) for accuracy.
Review executed Assignments and Cover Sheets for accuracy prior to recordation.
Review daily USPTO correspondence against CPI to ensure data is accurate and deadlines are correctly docketed.
Assist Client Service Team Managers with mentorship and training of client service team members.
Assist QC Manager in the development of quality control procedures and checklists.

Essential Management Competencies:

Works proactively with others to support efforts within the department to improve efficiency and add value.
Maintains current knowledge and understanding of patent terminology and filing procedures including both US and foreign matters and knowledge and understanding of current USPTO rules and procedures (37 CFR).
Maintains active lines of communication to share knowledge and support collaborative efforts, organizational change, and goal achievement.
Utilizes innovative thinking and sound decision-making.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution; prior docketing and/or QC experience preferred.
Must be highly accurate, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under deadline driven pressures, while having good judgment as to when consultation is required.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Professional demeanor and presentation consistent with a professional office environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Working knowledge of docketing software, preferably CPi.
Working knowledge of IPDAS preferred.