Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant

2 days ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States MERCHANT & GOULD PC Full time
Job Title: IP Client Specialist

Merchant & Gould PC is seeking a highly skilled IP Client Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our intellectual property department, you will provide comprehensive client management support to attorneys, focusing on written and verbal communications with clients, maintaining docket and client-specific procedures, and assisting in prosecuting patent applications both in the United States and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and general questions.
  • Collaborate with the Transfer Coordinator to support new prosecution matter intake.
  • Serve as a liaison on client projects, addressing specific client issues and prosecution requests as needed.
  • Support working attorneys by tracking assignment timeliness and monitoring the internal/client review process.
  • Coordinate time entry and monthly invoicing with the Billing Coordinator.
  • Collaborate with internal client and administrative teams to create, implement, and maintain standardized protocols.
  • Assist in creating client-specific documentation templates and protocols.
  • Serve as a contact for client billing and communication, verifying new associate/hire integration on client billing.
  • Review bills to ensure they align with appropriate fee agreements and bill rate adjustments.
Requirements:
  • Five years of patent prosecution experience within a similarly sized, multi-office law firm is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including proficiency in Outlook.
  • Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements; knowledge of PracticeLink and experience with 3E is a plus.
  • Ability to work comfortably with advanced computer software (after training) and effectively use and maintain a computer database.
What We Offer:

Firm hours are 8:00am-5:00pm Central time. This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence at least 2 days a week. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, and ten firm holidays. Merchant & Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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