Position: Patent Specialist

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Duration: Full-time

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, legal secretary or comparable position with experience working in a law firm or in house legal environment.
• Experience with Electronic Filing USPTO procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules and procedures.
• Foreign filing experience preferred.
• High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, U.S. Patent Office Electronic Filing System, Dialog and other internet research tools. 
• Good working knowledge of timekeeping software (InTapp), iManage, FoundationIP, and Claim Master.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Must be willing to collaborate with others and take on assignments.
• Ability to compose routine correspondence.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, the ability to work independently, prioritize assignments and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Should have ability to work in fast-paced environment.