HERS is seeking a talented IP Paralegal to join an AMLAW100 International firm at their offices in beautiful San Diego. The right candidate will have a great attitude and the passion to enhance their career all the while able to keep up in a fast paced environment. 

Paralegal - Patent Prosecution- San Diego

The candidate will work primarily on specific patent prosecution cases/transactions, or to support attorneys whose practice involves specific areas of law.

Responsibilities to include:

• preparing documents for filing at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, including transmittals information disclosure statements, and formal drawings;
• responsible for quality review and uploading of all submissions with the USPTO and WiPO;
• creating and updating IP portfolio family and status reports;
• obtaining copies of U.S. and foreign patents and patent publications; preparing formal documents, including powers of attorney, assignments and required declarations;
• drafting of various Requests/Petitions/Communications to the USPTO for attorney review;
• proofing filing receipts and U.S. and PCT publications, and U.S. notices of allowance. Qualification and Experience

Qualifications:

• The candidate should have Four year college degree.
• Minimum four years patent prosecution experience in a legal or corporate environment.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to work under pressure with or without direct supervision and ability to multitask