Job Description

Adams & Martin Group is assisting a large full-service law firm in search of a full-time non-exempt IP Practice Group Specialist to join its St. Louis or Chicago office. Salary range is $60K to $75K based on experience.

This role offers a dynamic blend of specialized administrative support for our Intellectual Property practice area, requiring a keen understanding of Patent practices and procedures, collaboration with legal professionals, and utilization of cutting-edge technologies like Anaqua and IPDAS databases. This position is ideal for candidates with a proactive approach to multitasking and problem-solving and provides an opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading intellectual property practice. The ideal candidate will be working with an exceptional team of IP professionals in an evolving field and environment fostering teamwork and collaboration with the ability to expand knowledge to other areas of IP prosecution, including but not limited to biotech patent work. After an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule .

Key Responsibilities

• Provides specialized support to Patent group, with a thorough understanding of internal and external patent practices, procedures and requirements relating to all phases of clearing, filing, prosecuting, maintaining, defending and enforcing patents for Firm clients.
• Assists with trademark and copyright due diligence.
• Assists with all procedural aspects of patent prosecution including preparing shells for, and filing applications, responses, IDSs, transmittal documents, etc.
• Provides legal administrative support to assigned timekeepers, including calendaring, drafting, and editing standard correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Works with Firm IP Docketing team to ensure IP Department-specific databases are updated (Anaqua and IPDAS).
• Prepares and files documents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) including applications, responses, assignments, powers of attorney, etc.
• Prepares status summary reports for attorneys and clients.
• Reviews, proofs, edits and processes client billing statements.

Experience And Education Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required. An Associate Degree is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of legal experience in the Intellectual Property practice area required; at least three (3) to five (5) years preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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