Patent Paralegal

Who you are:You are a highly motivated self-starter looking to propel your career to the next level in a thriving and collegial professional environment.Who we are:Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive Firm located in the heart of New York City. Our position as a mid-size Firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office.We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It's the kind of environment where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone's contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your ideas and skills as part of an exceptional team. Each day holds an opportunity to make a real impact.What the role entails:TKD is seeking an experienced Patent Paralegal for patent prosecution work and backup trademark prosecution, who will be responsible for providing support and assistance to patent attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department. The Patent Paralegal will be responsible for helping manage the department's caseload of private clients while meeting the unique needs of each attorney.Essential responsibilities include:Accurately completing work assigned by multiple attorneys, including: Assisting with the preparation of provisional, non-provisional and design patent applications as well as filing of such applications in the US Patent and Trademark Office and WIPO. Knowledge and proficiency with USPTO Patent Center; Preparing and filing responses to Office Actions, assignments, and other documents with the USPTO; Preparing documentation for filing patent applications in other countries; Working with the attorneys to ensure all due dates are met in advance; Assisting attorneys and clients in managing patent portfolios and matters. Establishing and maintaining electronic files according to current firm policies utilizing the firm's record protocol procedures and document management system. Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies, and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned or needed. Proactive in balancing multiple work demands, taking personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work, and maintaining client and Firm confidentiality. With all our personnel, we are looking for a team player who can provide effective, high-quality paralegal support and give high-touch, personable assistance to support our attorneys, clients, and colleagues with professionalism, establishing and fostering strong connections within the firm, our clients, business partners, prospects, and guests.Qualifications: A High School Diploma or equivalent. 4 years College degree preferred. 5 years of patent prosecution experience. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding and advanced proficiency of task-specific patent prosecution concepts, procedures, and best practices. Knowledge of trademark filing procedures in the US Patent and Trademark Office is a plus. Excellent organizational, verbal, written communication, analytical, planning, and proofreading skills. Detail-oriented, efficient, and reliable. Maintains a "can do" attitude, patience, and a positive team player mentality. Ability to work both independently, with a team, and in a demanding and fast-paced environment. Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects and shift priorities simultaneously. Works effectively with various types of clients. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams; iManage, and Adobe. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. TKD is currently maintaining a hybrid schedule structured as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in-office with the option to be remote Mondays and Fridays.What you'll love about us:We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The Firm values your unique characteristics. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated as we understand that our employees play an intricate role in the expansion and success of our Firm.Compensation & benefits:The good faith base annual salary range for this position is a minimum $80,000 to a maximum of $130,000. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, applicable education/certification(s), office location, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. Market and Firm factors are also considered.Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance; 401K, disability, life insurance, and Paid Time Off (PTO).More about the Firm:TKD is a pre-eminent full-service Firm focused on serving middle-market and larger business clients. We provide high-quality personalized service based on our client's goals.The strength of the Firm lies not only in its experienced attorneys and congenial atmosphere but also in our holistic approach to law - serving businesses and individuals through commercial litigation, general corporate, real estate, construction-related matters, trust and estates, employment & labor law, as well as more specialized areas, including securities, not-for-profit and education, taxation, business-related immigration matters, international law, intellectual property, and bankruptcy, among others.Our lawyers have also garnered several prestigious recognitions for their contributions to the profession and their clients. We have been selected by Crain's NY Business as a Best Places to Work in New York City and listed on the National Law Journal's Hot List of the top 20 mid-sized Firms in the nation. Many of our lawyers are ranked in Chambers USA and included among Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.TKD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace equal employment opportunity and inclusiveness. We prohibit discrimination based on, among other characteristics, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a veteran or active military service member, and pregnancy and lactation accommodations, in our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, and promoting.TKD will not accept unsolicited resumes from search Firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search Firms to any employee at TKD via mail, email, fax, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of TKD. TKD will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.