[Remote] IP Support Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is one of the top law firms in the U.S. seeking an IP Support Specialist to provide assistance with patent and trademark related work. The role involves preparing legal documents, assisting attorneys and paralegals, maintaining electronic files, and ensuring accuracy in documentation.ResponsibilitiesPrepare legal documents for filing with the USPTO, including: Declarations, Assignments, Powers of Attorney, Responses to Missing Parts, Amendments, ADSs, Requests for Correction of Filing Receipt, and Certificates of CorrectionAssist attorneys, paralegals, and other administrative staff with assigned tasks, which may include: processing invoices and expenses, opening matters, scheduling meetings, mailing letters and packages, DocuSign requests, mailing client invoices, organizing files, time entry, and other projects as assignedMaintain electronic files in accordance with client and department protocolsProofread Filing Receipts, Notices of Publication, Issue Notifications, Letters Patent, Registration Certificates, and other official documents to verify accuracy of informationAssist with file intakes and other projects as neededAssist with routine correspondence and client reporting lettersAccurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocol, enter and release time promptly in compliance with firm's announced deadlinesSkillsBachelor's degree is preferred or combination of work experience and education equivalent1+ years of prior USPTO eFiling experience is preferredSelf-starter with a high degree of attention to detailAbility and willingness to learn new programs and program updatesAbility to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed mannerAbility to prioritize tasks and to complete projects with minimal supervisionAbility to accurately type 50+ wpmBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office productsAbility to express self effectively, both orally and in writingExcellent grammar and proofreading skillsA highly professional demeanor and appearanceAbility to follow client confidentiality guidelinesAt least one year experience in a professional office preferredBenefitsChoice of health and vision insurance plans2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service workDental planFertility and adoption benefitPaid sabbatical after 13 years of serviceTuition reimbursementCommuter benefitsRetirement contributionHealth insurance with an optional HSAShort term disabilityLong term disabilityDental insuranceVision careTelemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling servicesLife insuranceHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsSubsidized backup care and caregiving resources401(k)VacationSick timeEmployee assistance programVoluntary accident insuranceVoluntary lifeVoluntary disabilityVoluntary long term carePet insuranceCommuter and Transit programsCompany OverviewPurpose drives us. Davis Wright Tremaine was founded on three guiding principles: ability, integrity, and service. It was founded in 1944, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.dwt.com/.



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