Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Established in 1995, Mueting Raasch Group (MRG) is a dynamic intellectual property law firm dedicated to helping innovators protect their ideas through comprehensive patent prosecution. We are seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal Assistant to join our team.
To ensure success as a patent prosecution paralegal assistant, you will be a team player whose resourcefulness translates into excellent support to our team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist paralegals with proofreading patents and U.S. and PCT publications to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Perform regular status checks on patent applications and communicate updates to relevant parties.
- Maintain accurate records and filing systems for IP documentation and correspondence.
- Assist paralegals in the preparation of various templates, including Information Disclosure Statements, Office Action responses, formal documents and responses, Declarations, Assignments, Power of Attorney, and other USPTO communications.
- Assist the paralegals with the preparation of IDS documents, including conducting patent searches, gathering prior art references for IDS filings, and updating prior art charts.
- Maintain records, review files, and prepare status reports/updates.
- Extract relevant information from official USPTO, PCT, foreign patent office databases, and related incoming correspondence.
- Record Assignments and proof Notices of Recordation.
- Perform Priority Checks.
- Support paralegals with incoming and outgoing transfers, including but not limited to updating docket reports and client records, preparing Power of Attorney documents for signatures, and filing with the USPTO.
- Any other projects and tasks as directed by the paralegals or the Firm Administrator.
Requirements:
- 1 year of experience as a paralegal assistant in a law firm or corporate department preferred and/or 1 year of experience as an administrative assistant in a professional environment.
- Paralegal certification or degree in paralegal studies is preferred but not required.
- Exceptional organizational and task prioritization skills, attention to detail, and managing multiple deadlines efficiently while maintaining a high-quality work product.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software, including applications for patent prosecution and time and billing software.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to consistently focus on details in all aspects of work to identify and resolve potential problems.
- Strong commitment to client service.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary. The salary range reflects various factors considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, relevant skills, training, experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other job-related factors. A reasonable estimate for someone hired into this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hour based on a 40-hour-a-week schedule.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (employer-paid for employees only), dental, vision, life/AD&D, STD, and LTD disability insurance, a health reimbursement account, a health savings account (with employer contributions), pet insurance, and a 401(k)/profit-sharing retirement plan. We also provide Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time, firm-issued equipment, a stipend for the home office, a hybrid working environment (some in-office required), in-office incentives offered such as monthly lunches and other incentives, discretionary bonuses, and a free on-site gym. Additionally, we offer
professional development and continuing legal education assistance. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations.
Mueting Raasch Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.