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Dinsmore is seeking an IP Legal Administrative Assistant at either our Troy or Ann Arbor, MI location to support multiple attorneys/paralegals in connection with Patent Prosecution and Opinion work.Â
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Responsibilities
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- Preparing and electronically filing patent applications, amendments, appeals, assignments and other documents related to prosecution, docket management, client communication, billing, formatting, proofreading, and editing of contracts, spreadsheets, and other reports and transaction-related documents, and other legal support functions
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Requirements
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- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent word processing skills and intermediate-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, .pdf editing software, and related legal software, including electronic document management systems. iManage/FileSite and Anaqua a plus
- Familiarity with basic online resources
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to multi-task
- Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Solid work history including 3-5 years supporting multiple attorneys/paralegals
- Experience in patent prosecution and transactional work
- Experience with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Overall knowledge and understanding of domestic and foreign procurement process for patents and trademarks
- Ability to review and communicate docket to attorneys/paralegals, and effectively report to several professionals
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