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About the Role

The Paralegal is a member of the Health Care Life Sciences (HCLS) Practice Group, assisting the practice group to function consistently and productively. This role requires responsiveness and adherence to established policies and procedures while exercising discretion and confidentiality in client and staff interactions. There is an annual billing component of 1,500 hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure policies and procedures are followed in relation to assigned duties, including client special instructions and firm guidelines.
• Monitor deadlines for US and international dockets, providing follow-up with attorneys, clients, and management.
• Review daily docket reports and correspond with the IP docket department.
• Prepare and file patent applications, pre-grant filings, and other associated filings with the USPTO and PCT under attorney supervision.
• Manage Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) data and prepare/file IDS with the USPTO under attorney supervision.
• Prepare and manage the recordation of assignments and name changes in the US and internationally.
• Review and report USPTO and foreign correspondence in a timely manner.
• Receive and act upon client instructions, including confirmation and/or draft responses to client inquiries related to US, PCT, and foreign applications.
• Utilize USPTO and other government agency electronic resources effectively.
• Create and maintain electronic worksheets to assist attorneys in managing client requirements.
• Maintain the firm’s official file utilizing the document management system.
• Track and record billable and non-billable time per firm policy.
• Maintain and prioritize work on a daily basis and communicate if unable to meet responsibilities.
• Demonstrate teamwork skills within and among practice groups, offices, and the firm.
• May participate in the training and professional development of other paralegals.
• Provide back-up support to other team members as needed.
• Manage workflow and effectively communicate with the assigned team.

Requirements

• Working knowledge and effective application of CFR and MPEP is required.
• Proficiency with US, PCT and international patent law.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with courtesy and tact.
• Ability to manage and work independently in a hybrid, and in-office setting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with teams to promote consistent and efficient workflow processes.
• Ability to work under pressure while producing a high volume of information with attention to detail while producing an accurate work product.
• Willingness and ability to accept changing assignments and priorities.
• Ability to compose, proofread and edit routine memorandums and correspondence.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions.
• Strong working knowledge to utilize various online electronic filings with government agencies and to maintain worksheets for clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote).
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to search various websites to locate information in order to communicate with clients or maintain accurate information in the firm’s various software applications associated with IP.
• Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external clients effectively and professionally.
• Minimum eight (8) years of progressive patent prosecution experience, including docket management, application filings and prosecution.
• Working knowledge of sequence listings highly preferred.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote)
• US, PCT and international patent law
• CFR and MPEP
• Online electronic filings with government agencies
• IP software applications
• Client service
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving

Location

• Hybrid
• In-office

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum eight (8) years of progressive patent prosecution experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent specialized training, education, and experience

Salary/Compensations

• $85,000.00 - $125,000.00

Benefits

• Employee support and advancement
• Inclusion and innovation

About the Company

• Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

Equal Opportunity

• Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.