Patent Practice Assistant (San Diego)

Sheppard Mullin is a global Am Law 50 firm seeking a Patent Prosecution Practice Assistant. The role involves supporting attorneys and paralegals in patent prosecution and requires general knowledge of U.S. patent rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support life sciences and healthcare IP attorneys, patent agents, paralegals, and practice specialists in all aspects of patent prosecution
• Assist paralegals and practice specialists with the team’s daily workflow tasks
• Handle multiple projects, often in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring prioritization and flexibility
• Collaborate with firm personnel at all levels

Skills

• A minimum of 1-2 years of U.S. patent prosecution experience in a law firm
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills
• Proficient working knowledge of filing in USPTO Patent Center
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed
• Must have proficiency in Windows 11, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams, and experience working with a document management system
• Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• A bachelor's degree or some college

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