Our client in the legal services industry is seeking a project assistant to support their team on direct-hire basis. This is a hybrid role with 3 days/week onsite in their downtown Chicago office. 1-2+ years of relevant administrative experience in prosecution and/or intellectual property is required.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the preparation of patent application documents, including in Word and adobe pro
Report US and foreign Office Actions and other formal USPTO Notices to clients
Report US and foreign patent and trademarks filings to clients
Obtain copies of patents, publications, and other prior art references online
Communicate consistently with Project Manager/Secretary and Attorneys regarding the status of projects and deadlines, and inform them of any issues
Correspond with clients and organizations as directed by the supervising Attorney and/or Project Manager/Secretary
Enter time and descriptions into timekeeping system and close
Complete any necessary administrative tasks, such as research and email, creating/updating docket and other charts in Word and/or Excel
Constant commitment to clients' needs and confidentiality