Administrative Specialist - Sr Administrative Specialist

Job Duties

Support In-house Intellectual Property Attorneys

• Familiar with Anaqua and docketing systems for both domestic and foreign patent prosecution office actions, agreements, and other matter deadlines.
• Prepare reports, including those for annuity and maintenance fee decisions, patent committee meetings, foreign filing deadlines, and other IP processes.
• Knowledge of domestic and foreign patent prosecution laws.
• Ability to perform prior art searches and conduct other legal research.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong multitasking skills, capable of handling a high-volume work environment.
• Capable of managing other intellectual property matters as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be able to function independently or in a group setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Requires 4-5 years of administrative experience.
• Requires a paralegal certificate or 1-3 years of patent legal experience.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles give (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from Administrative Specialist to Senior Administrative Specialist. 

Qualifications