Intellectual Property Prosecution paralegal

Seeking an entry level associate and an associate with 3+ years of experience. Responsibilities Conduct legal research Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and legal memoranda Attend hearings, discovery conferences, and depositions Review and analyze patent portfolios Develop and implement legal strategies for clients Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to identify and achieve desired outcomes Participate in trial preparation Requirements J.D. degree from an accredited law school Licensed to practice law in at least one state Candidates should possess a technical background, preferably in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field, for our patent and other intellectual property litigation practice.

Sacramento law firm seeking a Litigation Secretary with 3+ years litigation and trial preparation. * Ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail and accuracy. * Excellent grammar and proofreading skills. * Maintain attorneys calendar and court deadlines. * Professionalism when communicating with clients. Excellent compensation including health care, dental, vision, parking and in a great working environment. Please send your resume for a confidential interview.

Seeking a full-time patent specialist. Responsibilities: Responsible for the preparation of IP documents; e-filing with the USPTO and other offices. Prepare legal correspondence and proofreading to ensure accuracy. Answer telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate staff and take messages in their absence. Maintain attorney’s docket and monitor deadlines Process bills; proof billing sheets; review and edit bills Arrange travel; process expenses; Daily mailing and filing responsibilities Requirements 2+ years of legal secretarial experience in the patent field. Comprehensive knowledge of US and foreign patent & trademark prosecution procedures Comprehensive knowledge in the preparation of IP documents; e-filing with the USPTO. Comprehensive knowledge of effective proofreading techniques. Comprehensive knowledge of MS office.

The Practice Group Assistant position fulfills many of our administrative and legal support needs. Regular hours for this position are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with a one-hour lunch break. After successful completion of a 90-day on-site orientation period, this position is eligible for a 3 day in-office/2 day work-from-home hybrid schedule. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid holidays, health/vision/dental insurance, Employee Assistant Program (EAP), ORCA card for transportation, and generous retirement account contributions. Position Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and clerical support to Legal Assistants by way of creating case files in our case management software and saving files to appropriate locations in our document management system and other projects (as assigned). This position reports to the Director of Operations, is part of the Back-Office team, and will receive the majority of their work from Legal Assistants directly. Essential Functions and Basic Duties - Create new case files in legal case management software (LawBase) for new residential eviction matters and add bring-ups (reminders) for hearing dates and other critical deadlines as requested - Save email attachments (incorporating provided exhibits when necessary) to appropriate workspace in document management system (NetDocuments), following proper naming and profiling conventions - Prepare and add pleading coversheets to documents received via facsimile and hand-delivery, so they can be filed with the court - Assist with organizing a high volume of paper documents and tracking when they can be properly disposed of - Prepare and send a high volume of different types of mailings - Service requests including questions or tasks from Legal Assistants and Attorneys that need to be addressed while physically in the office; Examples: printing projects, file indexing, large scanning projects, large mailing projects (including default notice mailings), preparing digital and printed binders (including hearing binders); courthouse runs - Back up for other back-office positions as needed - Assist with training of new back-office staff in standard operating procedures Qualifications - Must be extremely detailed oriented and produce accurate work - Must be organized and have great follow through skills - Excellent verbal and communication skills (particularly written) - Must be comfortable approaching individuals at all levels within the firm by telephone, email correspondence, and in person with confidence and clarity - The ability to solve problems in a methodical, practical way - Ability to thrive in a team environment and look for opportunities to help teammates - Must be able to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced work environment - Must be solution driven and customer-service oriented - Strong people skills are imperative - Autonomous, self-starter with ability to work independently as well as in a team - Proficiency with standard office computing applications (MS Office) including Outlook, Word, and Excel - Must be able to regularly lift 40 lbs. and be able to be on your feet throughout the day - Some office administrative experience preferred - College degree preferred Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position Physical Strength Ability to independently lift and carry office supplies that may include boxes of paper (up to 40 pounds) in a variety of environments. Ability to stand and work for longer periods of time, i.e., completing large copy jobs, scan jobs, etc. Ability to sit and work for longer periods of time, i.e., document production tasks, etc. Manual Dexterity Ability to use fingers, wrists, and hands to perform repetitive motions over extended periods of time. Visual Ability Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents and operate equipment. Mental Activities and Requirements of this Position Reasoning Skills Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out detailed instructions; Ability to organize and prioritize projects and tasks; and Ability to successfully manage and ultimately solve a variety of problems. Communication Skills Capacity to consistently demonstrate the ability to maintain good professional relationships with co-workers and clients while executing job duties and problem solving with others; Ability to verbally express ideas and information using a good vocabulary and with diplomacy and tact; and Ability to communicate in writing using grammatically correct syntax as well as correct spelling and punctuation. Working Conditions No hazardous conditions (such as in a typical office). Related Information In no instance should the duties, responsibilities and requirements delineated in this document be interpreted as all-inclusive. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Performance Evaluation Schedule for This Position Formal performance evaluations are normally conducted after the first 90 days of employment and annually on the anniversary of date of hire or promotion. Employees’ performance is evaluated in the following categories: job knowledge; reliability and dependability; written work product; accuracy and quality of work; adaptability and flexibility; productivity and organizational skills; professionalism and working relationships; judgement and initiative; commitment and client support.; and overall rating. Other communications regarding job performance and expectations may take place from time to time and can be initiated by either Montgomery Purdue management or employees.

Seeking an entry level associate and an associate with 3+ years of experience. Responsibilities Conduct legal research Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and legal memoranda Attend hearings, discovery conferences, and depositions Review and analyze patent portfolios Develop and implement legal strategies for clients Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to identify and achieve desired outcomes Participate in trial preparation Requirements J.D. degree from an accredited law school Licensed to practice law in at least one state Candidates should possess a technical background, preferably in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field, for our patent and other intellectual property litigation practice.

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Federal Way. This is a full-time, in-office position for someone who takes pride in efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism. SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM COMPENSATION: $23–$30 per hour, depending on experience BENEFITS: Paid holidays and 1 week PTO per year (no medical benefits) REQUIREMENTS: Consistently punctual and dependable Strong written communication skills — able to read, draft, and respond to emails professionally Proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Capable of printing, organizing, and managing case paperwork Highly organized and efficient — “Type A” personality preferred Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Must be able to commute daily to Federal Way Preferred QUALIFICATIONS: At least 2 years of college education Previous experience working in a law firm or similar professional environment If you’re a motivated individual with a strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities, we’d love to hear from you. TO REPLY: Please send your resume and a short introduction email describing your relevant experience.