Patent Prosecution Specialist

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP one of the worlds leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce law and government across North America Asia Europe and the Middle East is seeking to hire a Patent Prosecution Specialist for our Intellectual Property Patent Support Unit. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Patent Support Services the Patent Prosecution Specialist will be responsible for supporting activities related to patent prosecution and the preparation and filing of documents related to international and foreign national patent applications.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Chicago or Washington DC office with a hybrid in-office / remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required.

Key responsibilities include :

Prepares and files documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office such as New Patent Applications IDS Preliminary Amendments and formalities and prepares client reporting letters and correspondence regarding formalities Official Actions Notices of Allowance and Letters Patent.

Prepares and files documents related to international and foreign national patent applications and files documents with the World Intellectual Property Office International Bureau and foreign national patent offices in accordance with set guidelines and procedures.

Analyzes PTO-issued documents for accuracy (such as filing receipts assignment documents certificates of correction etc.).

Prepares patent prosecution documents including transcribing instructions (written and / or verbal) producing patent applications correspondence reports memoranda proofreading and redlining photocopying assembling and distributing.

Experience and qualifications :

Bachelors degree and 3 - 5 years of relevant patent prosecution experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Strong organizational skills to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and assignments.

Ability to work well under pressure and the ability to participate in a team environment.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Proficiency in and knowledge of the following software : CPI Patent MS-Office (MS Word PowerPoint Excel) WorkSite Adobe Acrobat Legal MacPac Outlook Office Communicator iManage.

Benefits / Why Join Us

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including :

Medical coverage with a variety of plans

Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts

Domestic partner coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Life and accident insurance

Income protection including sick leave salary continuation and long-term disability

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at and selecting Careers.

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For positions in Washington D.C. the salary range for this job posting is : $72200.00 - $115550.00.

For positions in Chicago IL the salary range for this job posting is : $69100.00 - $110500.00.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to prior experience relevant expertise current business needs and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired the employee will be in an at-will position and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance firm or individual department / team performance and market factors.

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability religious belief or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or

If hired y our employment relationship with the firm will be on an at-will basis meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice although reasonable notice would be expected.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Dewatering,DCS,HSEQ,KYC,ACCA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 69100 - 110500