Intellectual Property (IP) Clerk
Description
Greenberg Traurig LLP (GT), a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for an entry-level Intellectual Property (IP) Clerk in the IP Prosecution Department of GT’s Boston office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. The position provides a great introduction to the IP practice at a large law firm.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages incoming US Patent and Trademark Office (US PTO) and foreign Patent Office correspondence
- Prepares and sends letters reporting US PTO and foreign correspondence to clients
- Prepares drawings for patent applications
- Maintains and organizes client files and electronic databases
- Works on Information Disclosure Statements
- Monitors the status of client files and patent or trademark tasks
- Works with attorneys to conduct searches of patent and trademark databases in connection with due diligence projects
- Partners with IP attorneys on various dedicated projects
- Performs administrative tasks for IP department
- Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and good work ethic
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel at all levels of the organization
- Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome
- Proactive in seeking out projects and managing tasks
- Provides outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations
Qualifications & Prior Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience using electronic document management systems (e.g., iManage or Filesite) is a plus
- Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.