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IP Patents Support Clerk

Alston

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

THE FIRM

As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Alston & Bird has an exciting, entry-level opportunity for a driven individual to break into the in-demand field of IP Patent Prosecution. Our IP Clerks are resourceful, flexible and eager to learn. In this role, you will provide a wide range of support to a busy IP law practice while being trained in various aspects of IP. Many of our experienced staff members started as clerks and we are looking for individuals who want to grow with us. Alston & Bird is seeking an individual with attention to detail, the ability to multitask and proven aptitude to quickly learn new applications and processes.

Essential Duties:
General knowledge of Intellectual Property foreign patent prosecution procedures.
Administrative tasks include filing, completing forms, organizing documents, distribution of mail and general support to the Foreign Paralegal Team and IP Patents Group.
Enter and track due dates into matter management system.
Review USPTO and outside counsel correspondence, enter new cases and new due dates.
Generate docket reports.
Communicate with USPTO, attorneys, paralegals, liaisons, foreign associates and staff about docketing and foreign prosecution matters.
Assist in quality assurance review for patent filings by noting and referring any errors or omissions during docketing to attorneys.
Skills Needed to be Successful:
Works as a team member and shows respect for co-workers.

Commitment to providing superior customer service.
Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the firm.
Advanced knowledge of PC applications, including the entire suite of MS Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Bachelor's degree preferred.
1 year of prior administrative experience preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contactdonavan.mclean@alston.com.

Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.

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