Patent Paralegal

Alleman Hall & Tuttle LLP • Full-time • Portland, Oregon, United States • $25 - $40 / hour • 2w ago

About us:

This is a great opportunity to join a growing intellectual property law firm and advance your career in the patent field. Our firm offers a work culture that emphasizes communication, teamwork, and professional growth within a casual but professional work environment. For more information about us, please visit our website: https://allemanhall.com/

Overview of Position:

Responsibilities of the paralegal role will include working directly with the attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to file and prosecute patent applications in the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). The ideal candidate for this job has a skill set that includes the ability to multi-task, prioritize many projects with multiple people, self-motivate, and adhere to fast-paced deadlines.

Employees may work remotely from home on a hybrid basis. Currently, we ask our firm's Portland-area employees to work in the office a minimum of once per week on mandatory Wednesdays. Our office is located in downtown Portland with easy access to public transportation.

This is a full-time position with a regular schedule of 37.5 - 40 hours per week. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.

Compensation & Benefits:
The starting wage for this position may range from $25.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on relevant experience. We offer performance-based opportunities for long-term growth and commensurate advancement in compensation. This is an hourly/non-exempt position.

Benefits include health and life insurance, employer funding of retirement account, flexible spending account (FSA) options, generous paid time off and holiday pay, employee assistance program, disability insurance, flexible work hours, and a casual dress policy. Employees have access to a fitness center, locker room, and bicycle storage located in our Portland office building.

Responsibilities:

Prepare letters, correspondence, forms, and other written materials
Utilize electronic systems for submission of materials to the USPTO
Respond to questions and requests for information from the USPTO and clients
Research IP manuals to ensure compliance with USPTO rules and regulations
Interface with clients regarding IP needs
Enter, download, and review data using various computer software programs
Manage workflow, ensuring that deadlines are met and work is completed correctly
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

A minimum of five years of prior experience as a patent paralegal or comparable role in an intellectual property law firm, including experience filing patent applications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs and ability to efficiently learn and use various computer programs
Ability to complete detail-oriented tasks with a high degree of accuracy
Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
Positive attitude and ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and clients
A college degree is preferred, but not required

To Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications. Applications will not be considered without a cover letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our workplace and encourage persons of all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

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