Legal Administrative Assistant - IPR/IPP

  Dinsmore is seeking an IP Legal Administrative Assistant who will support multiple attorneys/paralegals in connection with Intellectual Property/Patent Prosecution work.   Responsibilities   Preparing and electronically filing patent applications, amendments, appeals Docket management; client communication; billing; formatting, proofreading, and editing of contracts, spreadsheets, and other reports and transaction-related documents Assignments and other documents related to prosecution Other legal support functions   Requirements   Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail Excellent word processing skills and intermediate-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, .pdf editing software, and related legal software, including electronic document management systems. iManage/FileSite and Anaqua a plus Familiarity with basic online resources Possess strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to multi-task Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment Solid work history including 3-5 years supporting multiple attorneys/paralegals Experience in patent prosecution and transactional work Experience with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including PAIR and EFS Overall knowledge and understanding of domestic and foreign procurement process for patents and trademarks Ability to review and communicate docket to attorneys/paralegals, and effectively report to several professionals Self-directed, highly motivated, organized, have an ability to maintain a large docket, and have advanced computer skills