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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP · 10 hours ago

Paralegal

positionGreensboro, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Paralegal for its Greensboro office to assist attorneys with Intellectual Property matters. The role involves researching law, preparing documents, and managing patent prosecution processes for both U.S. and foreign filings.

CommercialIntellectual PropertyLegal
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Responsibilities

Knowledge and execution of US patent filings via EFS
Knowledge and management of foreign patent prosecution and working with foreign agents
Review office actions and other communications from patent offices and reporting same to client
Prepare office action response shells for attorney
Prepare formal documents, forwarding to client for signature and filing with various patent offices
Monitor the daily docket and appropriate steps to clear deadlines
Work closely with the docketing staff to ensure all dates are docketed
Communicate with USPTO personnel as needed
Handle and process foreign associate invoices
Strong knowledge of Windows-based software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; document management systems, including NetDocs and docketing systems, such as CPi or Foundation IP
Ability to work independently and as part of a team interacting with all levels of Firm personnel and with clients
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to take the initiative to accomplish objectives in a timely manner while demonstrating professionalism
Knowledge of U.S. and foreign procedures and processes relating to patent prosecution and filing patent applications
Ability to develop and document processes and procedures
Other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Patent prosecutionU.S. patent filingsForeign patent prosecutionDocument management systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteClient serviceAttention to detailOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

well versed in all facets of patent prosecution, including U.S., PCT, non-PCT convention, Design, Hauge, and national stage filings
experience in patent prosecution and with a focus on filing US and foreign patent documents in a variety of countries
Knowledge and execution of US patent filings via EFS
Knowledge and management of foreign patent prosecution and working with foreign agents
Review office actions and other communications from patent offices and reporting same to client
Prepare office action response shells for attorney
Prepare formal documents, forwarding to client for signature and filing with various patent offices
Monitor the daily docket and appropriate steps to clear deadlines
Work closely with the docketing staff to ensure all dates are docketed
Communicate with USPTO personnel as needed
Handle and process foreign associate invoices
Strong knowledge of Windows-based software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; document management systems, including NetDocs and docketing systems, such as CPi or Foundation IP
Ability to work independently and as part of a team interacting with all levels of Firm personnel and with clients
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to take the initiative to accomplish objectives in a timely manner while demonstrating professionalism
Knowledge of U.S. and foreign procedures and processes relating to patent prosecution and filing patent applications
Ability to develop and document processes and procedures
Attention to detail
Punctuality and satisfactory attendance is imperative
Excellent client service is expected
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred
five or more years related experience and/or training in a law firm with patent docketing and/or prosecution administration
equivalent combination of education and experience with Intellectual Property filing and prosecution rules and regulations

Company

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

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Womble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers based in 37 UK and US office locations.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us

H1B Sponsorship

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (5)
2023 (6)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.23M
Key Investors
HSBC
2022-04-06Debt Financing· $5.23M

Leadership Team

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Elizabeth O. Temple
CEO and Chair
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David Attanasio
Partner
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