Paralegal 1

1 month ago

Durham, United States TekWissen LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverview: TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world.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 1Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709Duration: 4 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: OnsiteJob Description: Role purpose:
  • 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..
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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