McCarter & English, LLP · 2 weeks ago
Patent Specialist
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expMcCarter & English is actively seeking a Patent Specialist for its Newark NJ office. The role involves preparing IP documents, managing legal correspondence, and maintaining attorney dockets while ensuring compliance with deadlines.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the preparation of IP documents; e-filing with the USPTO and other offices
Prepare legal correspondence and proofreading to ensure accuracy
Answer telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate staff and take messages in their absence
Maintain attorney’s docket and monitor deadlines
Process bills; proof billing sheets; review and edit bills
Arrange travel; process expenses
Daily mailing and filing responsibilities
Assist other Patent Assistants within the group
Photocopy and collate documents for mailings
Compile and prepare reports and presentations
Qualification
Required
A minimum of two years of legal secretarial experience in the patent field
Must type a minimum of 70 words per minute
Comprehensive knowledge of US and foreign patent & trademark prosecution procedures
Comprehensive knowledge in the preparation of IP documents; e-filing with the USPTO
Comprehensive knowledge of effective proofreading techniques
Comprehensive knowledge of MS office
Must be able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment
Ability to type accurately and use a personal computer
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Benefits
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
Employee discounts through Working Advantage
Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
Company
McCarter & English, LLP
McCarter & English, LLP is a firm of more than 400 lawyers with offices in Newark, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Miami, Wilmington, Hartford, Stamford, Indianapolis, East Brunswick, and Trenton.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jacqueline Bosma
Chief Financial Officer
John D Brefach
Chief Operating Officer
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