Job description
Weaver Austin Villeneuve and Sampson LLP, a specialty IP prosecution firm, is expanding and seeking to add to our talented staff.
Our main office is located in downtown Oakland, CA and steps away from the 12th St. BART station, WAVS IP offers a pleasant, collegial working environment and competitive salaries (full-time positions offer a full complement of benefits). Remote work arrangements are available; as we have employees working from home in several states across the USA.
US patent prosecution secretarial candidates: The ideal candidate will have US patent prosecution document preparation and filing experience and must be skilled in using PAIR, EFS, Patent Center and other USPTO interfaces. Position requires preparation and filing of ADSs, formal documents, including Assignments, Declarations and Powers of Attorney, IDSs and references, appropriate reply templates, RCEs, issue fee transmittals and Certificates of Correction, as well as ease and familiarity with standard client communications, reminders, docketing review, and US patent desk management. Must be able to work well with multiple clients, patent practitioners, and firm support staff. Ability to consult and apply practice knowledge via the CFR and the MPEP is a plus. Applicants with international (foreign and PCT) prosecution knowledge/experience in addition to US experience are also encouraged to apply.
Every position at WAVS requires diligent, responsive individuals who possess inordinate attention to detail, computer proficiencies (Outlook, Word, Acrobat, Excel, varying practice tools), and the abilities to communicate constructively and perform well working both as part of a team and with limited supervision.
Candidates must be able to prioritize tasks, manage workload effectively, and complete work in a timely, efficient and thorough manner, while maintaining focus and limiting distractions.
Applicants of varying levels of experience but having the requisite skills and abilities will be considered. BA/BS degree required. Cover letter along with Resume is mandatory.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
During the current restrictions due to COVID-19, we are working remotely from home.
Work Location: Remote
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