JOB SUMMARY The International Filing paralegal manages all prosecution correspondence for patent, copyright, and trademark international matters. The International Filing paralegal assists with preparing, filing and maintaining international applications. This position is responsible for reviewing and managing the firm’s international patent docket in its entirety. RESPONSIBILITIES - Prepare and file PCT applications and related prosecution documents - Prepare all US and International Filing reminders for the firm - Prepare and file National Phase and Direct National Filings in countries overseas - Prepare all formal documentation, certification and legalization - Research and retrieve information utilizing legal rule books (e.g., the MPEP, the TMEP, Manuel of Industrial Property, etc.), the United States Patent and Trademark Office website, Foreign Patent Office websites, worldwide resources - Maintain electronic files in the prosecution management database - Coordinate and perform a diverse range of services required to accomplish client objectives and satisfy the Firm’s responsibilities to our client(s) - Collaborate with clients to identify, establish, and maintain data integrity, processes, and applicable databases that support client and Firm objectives - Maintain the integrity of electronic data relating to clients’ intellectual property by firm policy and procedures - Meet firm billing requirement - May guide, mentor, or be a resource to others - Adhere to established work schedule, but flexible to meet workload demands - Other duties, tasks and projects as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - BS/BA required - Paralegal certificate required - 3-5 years’ experience in Foreign/International Filing (Patent and Trademark) at an IP firm - Proficiency in MS Office applications; working knowledge of CPT and IPDAS required. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position operates in a professional office environment. The firm currently operates on a hybrid work schedule, but we encourage regularly scheduled presence in the office environment, as we believe this to be an important and expected component of this position. OTHER INFORMATION We fully comply with all laws prohibiting discrimination against any qualified applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, marital, parental, or veteran status, or disability as well as any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Current regulations relating to the deemed export of certain information and technologies with which we and our clients work require us to limit access to citizens of the United States and United States permanent residents. If you do not currently meet this status requirement, we cannot consider your application for employment at this time.