Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. · 1 day ago
IP Assistant, remote after initial training, need to live in DC area
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yrBonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is a well-respected IP firm seeking an IP Assistant to handle formalities and docketing work. The role involves overseeing client communications, managing dockets, and assisting legal professionals with various tasks.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provides daily oversight of the department’s inbox, as well as other client inboxes to ensure all email is prioritized and timely addressed
Monitors and clears the daily docket, reminds professionals of matters due
Review incoming communications from the USPTO and clients. Ensure all are correctly interpreted as to instructions contained therein and distributed
Prepare reminder letters to clients and drafts letters as assigned by legal professionals or as the docket necessitates
Open new matters coming into the ADC and coordination with lead attorney to get the work assigned and distributed
Researches issues raised by clients or internal colleagues and responds accordingly
Maintains electronic case records to ensure that pertinent communications/documents are saved in the same in accordance with firm policies
Communicates with officials at the USPTO by email or telephone, as necessary
Downloading search reports and references and saving into the proper DMS workspaces
Maintaining certain client spreadsheets
Provides assistance in handling projects or assignments as directed
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Proficient in advanced skills in Microsoft applications
Ability to type at least 50 wpm
Working knowledge and understanding of patent prosecution process
Ability to relate to staff in a positive, collaborative manner
Benefits
401k
Medical insurance with prescription coverage
HSA
FSA
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
EAP
Group and supplemental life insurance
Long-term care
STD
LTD
Individual disability income protection
Critical illness
Accident
Pet and legal insurance
Onsite parking
Company
Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C.
For more than 20 years, Bonnie Jones Associates has successfully delivered direct hire administrative, legal, accounting and finance, human resources and IT recruitment services to law firms, corporations and associations in the Washington, DC metro area.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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