Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Quarles & Brady LLP • Full-time • Tucson, Arizona, United States • $70k - $130k / year • 2w ago

Quarles is seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal in either our Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, St. Louis, Tampa or Tucson office to assist with all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution across multiple clients and technologies. Experience with research institutions and/or tech transfers is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities:

Coordinating filing new applications and USPTO responses.
Analyzing USPTO and foreign counsel correspondence.
Tracking due dates via matter management and docketing systems.
Proactively preparing client reporting's and prosecution documents.
Communicating with USPTO, attorneys, paralegals, liaisons, foreign associates, staff and clients regarding prosecution matters.

Qualifications:

At least 5 years working with intellectual property, and the majority of that spent with patent prosecution.
A minimum of 2+ years of law firm experience.
A bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certification is desirable.
Strong attention to detail and expertise working with an extensive patent prosecution docket.
Exceptional client service focus.
A commitment to being part of a great team.
Ability to work independently and to prioritize and multi-task to complete projects effectively and efficiently.
Outstanding communication (oral & written) and organization skills.

Quarles & Brady offers competitive salaries, bonus and great benefits to employees including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability and much more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience, education and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $130,000.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tucson, AZ