Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP, an internationally recognized intellectual property law firm located in Falls Church, VA, has an exciting opportunity for a qualified IP Specialist with patent prosecution. The IP Specialist provides interim coverage for IP Legal Assistants to provide continual and consistent support to the attorneys and the firm. This is a clerical, non-exempt position, and it reports to the IP Manager.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide coverage and assist with overflow work for IP Legal Assistants and work with attorneys/agents as needed and requested by the IP Legal Department Manager and/or IP Legal Assistant Supervisor.


• Create, revise and file provisional, non-provisional and continuing US Patent Applications in the US Patent and Trademark Office.


• Draft and prepare documentation associated with US Patent and Trademark prosecution matters and/or filings.


• Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements and maintain integrity of the Firm’s prior art database.


• Draft, prepare and proofread written correspondence, memoranda and/or other documentation for attorneys, but not limited to: internal personnel, clients, Foreign Associates and/or Assignees and monitor incoming correspondence.


• Prepare, review and edit billing proformas.


• Manage, maintain and ensure accurate clearing of individual dockets and dockets of attorney(s)/agent(s).


• Manage and maintain the attorney/agent calendar.


• Screen and direct incoming telephone calls and/or voice messages.


• Copy, scan and save all communications in the appropriate document management system.


• Maintains positive communication with internal and external clients including Foreign Associates, Assignees and/or Contacts via oral and/or written correspondence.


• Receives clients and/or visitors.


• Develops and maintains positive client relations.


• Utilize documented guidelines, processes and procedures.


• Attend meetings and training sessions as determined by IP Legal Department Manager and/or IP Legal Assistant Supervisor.


• Other duties as assigned.

 

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off and paid holidays. Firm wide annual events and opportunity to work remotely.