Patent Records Specialist
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation See More Job Openings by This Employer
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,200 attorneys in 19 offices: 14 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
The Patent and Innovation group has an immediate opening for Patent Records Specialist. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience with patent records. The responsibilities of this candidate include but are not limited to transferring emails from one database to another with 100% accuracy, monitoring general mailbox; organizing and maintaining electronic files; uploading invoices into database, opening new clients and matters/sub-matters; input information in a Patent Database; interface with Transfer In Specialist regarding processing internal transfers, maintaining loose filing; electronic mail received from United States Patent and Trademark Office or foreign patent offices; processing files in connection with off-site storage; and working on other projects and tasks as necessary.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, efficient, flexible, results-oriented, and a self-starter. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, strong computer skills, and strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate also possesses the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced team environment. Knowledge regarding records databases and working within a paperless system is extremely beneficial. Occasional overtime work may be necessary.
This role will be in the Palo Alto office and a hybrid work schedule is available.
Responsibilities:
- Transfer emails from one database to another with 100% accuracy
- Monitor general mailbox and organize and maintain electronic files
- Open new clients and matters/sub-matters
- Input information into Intapp
- Interface with Transfer In Specialist regarding processing internal transfers, maintaining loose filings, electronic mail received from the United States Patent and Trademark Office or foreign patent offices
- Process files in connection with off-site storage
- Work on other projects and tasks as necessary
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge regarding records databases and working within a paperless system is a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Possess strong organizational skills
- Possess the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced team environment
- Occasional overtime work may be necessary
The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
- $24.52 - $33.17/hour
