Levine Bagade Han LLP, a small, fast-paced intellectual property law firm, is seeking an experienced Patent Paralegal for a full-time position.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Assists attorneys, agents and/or legal analysts in preparing and filing documents with the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), international patent application (PCT) documents and corresponding with foreign associates.
  
• Maintain client Information Disclosure Statement reference tables and firm reference library.
  
• Responsible for special projects including but not limited to file transfers, status reports, due diligence, portfolio management, Re-examination, Opposition, and Litigation proceedings, on-line searches, and others as appropriate.
  
• Assists with calendaring and docketing correspondence and action due dates to and from the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) and/or foreign associates.
  
• Type correspondence and prepare for mailings as directed
  
• Provide overflow assistance when needed Assist attorneys, agents and/or legal analysts in preparing and filing documents with the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) and filing international patent application (PCT) document
  
• Type correspondence and prepare for mailings as directed
  
• Assist with calendaring and docketing correspondence and action due dates to and from the PTO
  
• Provide overflow assistance when needed

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of related experience
  
• Familiarity with USPTO rules, procedures and e-filing
  
• Knowledge of and keeps abreast of 37 C.F.R. rules and MPEP procedures.
  
• Ability to organize business contracts, legal documents, regulatory documents, clinical documents, patent and trademark documents. 
  
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to simultaneously manage a number of projects.
  
• Must be proficient with PC applications; including MS Office, docketing software, internet software, e-mail, database software and the ability to troubleshoot computer issues.

Levine Bagade Han offers a competitive salary with a generous benefits package.