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Robert Half Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant in Costa Mesa, California
Description
One of RHL's best clients - an AmLaw firm in Orange County - is seeking an Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant. This role could be one or two, depending on if the LAA is well-versed in IP prosecution or IP litigation.
Responsibilities of Role:
Litigation Role: 3+ years of complex civil litigation experience, some of which should be in IP litigation
Electronically file documents in federal court / with the USPTO, including inventor documents
Assist with trial preparation (assembling exhibits, binders, etc.)
Communicate with opposing counsel and the courts
Prosecution Role: 3+ years of IP prosecution experience
File new patent and trademark applications and associated documents (application data sheets, inventor declarations, powers of attorney, information disclosure statements, preliminary amendments, and office action responses, with the USPTO
US filing experience is a must; foreign filing experience is nice-to-have
Current volume of filings is anywhere from 2 per day to less than 1
Draft correspondence with foreign IP counsel
Track the IP docket, including office actions and foreign correspondence – however, most docketing is done out the Phoenix office (headquarters)
Search IP databases (such as the USPTO, TEAS, TARR, WIPO, and foreign patent offices – like Japan, Australia, Canada, and the EU)
Ensure all three elements of the patent application is correct (such as claims set)
· Software: Anaqua, NetDocs, iTimekeeper, CPi, AMS, Adobe (bate stamping/labeling, signatures, page numbers). This firm is paperless.
Perks of Firm:
· The IP attorneys are approachable, polite, and a congenial group.
· Candy, the Sr. LAA in the IP group, is a great trainer and has been with the firm for 22 years. Many LAAs have!
· Servant leadership and transformative leadership mentality from management
· High level of respect for staff, no micromanaging, no drama
· Firm prioritizes pro bono work, and partner closely with Public Law Center
· No debt law firm
· Diverse practice groups allow for stability; when bankruptcy is slow, real estate might be hot
· Cathy, who runs the firm, offers 1:1 career coaching
· RHL made 3 placements here in the last 7 months and the candidates said they felt super supported in terms of onboarding and training (tight orientation schedule so onboarding goes smoothly & you’re matched with a mentor, too!
Requirements
3+ years of intellectual property law experience, and a solid understanding of either prosecution or litigation – bonus points for both!
Strong USPTO command
Ability to commute on-site 4-5 days/week in Costa Mesa
To apply to this exciting role, email your resume directly to Melanie.Kent [at] RobertHalf [dotcom] with "IP LAA" as the subject line.
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