Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

KPPB is an intellectual property law firm practicing all areas of IP law. The firm, established in 2007, enjoys a professional culture that emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and a healthy balance between work and family life. The company takes immense pride in its ability to provide excellent service to our clients and further the opportunities of our attorneys and staff for professional and personal growth.

Our firm is seeking an exceptionally bright, well-organized, and self-motivated individual to support our patent team.

Responsibilities

· Prepare correspondence, routine letters, memos and other prosecution documents Provide support and assistance to our Patent Prosecution Team

· Perform secretarial and administrative duties

· Enter data, maintain databases, and keep records

· Manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects simultaneously

· Prepare and draft documents for filing with the USPTO

· Prepare documents for sending to foreign agents

· Prepare and update IP docketing records to track deadlines and filings

· Manage correspondence with clients and foreign associates

· Support the team with document proofreading, formatting, and citation checking

· Perform general administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, data entry, and invoice processing

Skills

Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Anticipate needs

Resourceful and adaptable

Highly organized

Maintain confidentiality

Practice effective communication

Requirement

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

E-Verify

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KPPB is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at KPPB are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This Equal Employment Opportunity policy governs all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

KPPB will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary and where required by law so long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the business. This policy is not intended to afford employees with any greater protections than those which exist under federal, state, or local law.

KPPB strongly urges the reporting of all instances of discrimination and harassment, and prohibits retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination, harassment, or participates in an investigation of such report. Appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination, will be taken against any employee who violates this policy.