Goodwin Procter Llp
IP/Patent Administrator- San Francisco or Santa Monica office
San Francisco, USA
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About the role
- Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.
- This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
- The IPA serves as a key liaison between practitioners and both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Prepare legal documents, reports, and correspondence related to domestic patent prosecution for attorneys and clients.
- Manage the administrative aspects of U.S. patent prosecution and ensure compliance with applicable rules, guidelines and procedures.
- Support attorneys in managing their dockets in accordance with firm policies and established procedures.
- Organize, update and maintain electronic files, intellectual property data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm protocols.
- Performs general administrative tasks and provide support as requested.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize responsibilities efficiently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information.
Requirements
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
Nice to have
- law firm experience strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- A minimum of three to six (3-6) years of domestic patent prosecution experience in a law firm or professional services environment
Compensation
- At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement & Savings Plan
- Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- Employee discounts and perks
Company info
- At Goodwin, we work with some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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