ParalegalPatent Assistant 1, 2

Durham County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a leading global provider of agricultural science and technology in particular seeds and crop protection products with its management headquarters in Basel Switzerland and further locations in Chicago Tel Aviv and Shanghai.

Job Title: Paralegal/Patent Assistant 1 2

Location: Research Triangle Park NC 27409

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Prepare all documents required for filing and prosecuting U.S. International and foreign patent applications
Filing documents in the United States Patent and Trademark Office electronically and by certification procedures
Independently prepare all correspondence during prosecution of patent applications for attorney review
Assist with special projects and other assignments as requested by the attorneys and agents
Provide back-up docketing support for docket database

Critical success factors & key challenges:

Proactive contributor to paralegal group with focus on quality work along with collaboration teamwork accountability and adaptability.

Knowledge experience & capabilities:

Bachelors Degree and/or Paralegal Certification or equivalent significant experience in a related field
3 - 5 years experience and stable work history in relevant field is essential
Experience with patent prosecution is a must
Familiarity and experience with docket administration preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Must be analytical detail oriented able to work independently proactively exercise sound judgment and problem solving multi-task and work well under pressure in a team environment
Ability to maintain confidential information in an appropriate professional manner is critical
Demonstrated commitment and track record of providing excellent service
Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
Work with attorneys agents and inventors both inside and outside the company to ensure that patent applications and responses are timely and appropriately filed worldwide
Has ability to exercise good judgment and discretion and to handle a demanding case load
Excellent attention to details
Ability to proactively and quickly process and identify issues propose solutions and implement action plans
Excellent interpersonal organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
Familiarity and experience with patent procurement prosecution maintenance and files
Time management and/or project management skills
Ability to prioritize and organize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
Strong computing skills using MS Office products
Ability to be a successful part of a team but also work well independently

Additional information:

A minimum of 2 years in current position is required for internal applicants.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the country.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a leading global provider of agricultural science and technology in parti...