Norton Rose Fulbright · 7 hours ago
Practice Coordinator - Patent Prosecution
Greater Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expNorton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with a strong focus on strategic innovation. The Practice Coordinator will support attorneys in the Intellectual Property practice, managing client files, preparing legal documents, and assisting with various administrative tasks to ensure efficient operations.
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Hiring Manager
Ashley Shockley
Responsibilities
Work with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and e-file patent and trademark applications and follow-on documents with the USPTO
Maintain organization of client files, including electronic files, in the firm’s document management system (iManage)
Document production including formatting, editing and finalizing correspondence, memoranda, briefs, motions, pleadings, etc
Proofread all documents for content, grammar, and accuracy
Prepare and process new client/new matter forms, along with conflicts search and preparation of engagement letters
Manage document deliveries and track final executed documentation
Review the docket on a daily basis to track all deadlines associated with patent prosecution and assist with the daily clearance of deadlines
Assist with the preparation of monthly client invoices and resolve appeals, as necessary
Maintain attorney calendars to include meeting coordination and travel arrangements
Process expense reports and vendor invoices through Emburse Chrome River
Assist other practice group support members with overflow work and provide backup support, as requested
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years' of administrative experience in a law firm or professional service organization
Ability to assist with docketing and client billing, as necessary
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient with document management systems, knowledge of iManage is a plus
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
Self-starter who is committed to the job, with flexibility to work overtime as needed
Demonstrates good judgment and exercises confidentiality and discretion
Maintains a calm and professional demeanor at all times
Preferred
Experience in intellectual property, patent prosecution, trademark prosecution and enforcement preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma is required
Benefits
Access to three medical plans
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
Pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan
Profit-sharing plans
Fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys
Competitive paid time off plan
Minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm
Generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren)
11 Firm holidays
Company
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.
Founded in 2011Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BEL
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Willimott
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Christy Bentz
Chief Client Value & Innovation Officer
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