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DescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Patent Specialist to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, Anchorage, San Francisco, or Los Angeles offices.
This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our listed offices.
This position provides assistance with patent related work on a task basis, and is part of a team that provides administrative support to the patent group. We value entrepreneurial self-starters who bring innovative solutions to the table. If you are detail-oriented and possess strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills, we want to talk to you.
At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.
On a Typical Day You Will
Prepare legal documents for filing with the USPTO, including:Declarations, Assignments, Powers of Attorney, Responses to Missing Parts, Amendments, ADSs, Requests for Correction of Filing Receipt, and Certificates of Correction
Proofread Official Filing Receipts, Notices of Publication, Issue Notifications, and Letters Patent to verify accuracy of information
Assist with file intakes and other projects as needed
Manage reporting emails to send to the client
Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocol, enter and release time promptly in compliance with firm's announced deadlines
Assist with routine correspondence and client reporting letters
Assist with correspondence, billing, and other administrative activities related to Annuity program
Assist attorneys, paralegals, and other administrative staff with assigned tasks, which may include: processing invoices and expenses, opening matters, scheduling meetings, DocuSign envelopes, conflict checks, mailing letters and packages, mailing client invoices, organizing files, time entry, and other projects as assigned
Join us if you have:
Bachelor’s degree is preferred or combination of work experience and education equivalent
At least one year of prior USPTO eFiling experience is preferred
Self-starter with a high degree of attention to detail
Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates
Ability to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner
Ability to prioritize tasks and to complete projects with minimal supervision
Ability to accurately type 50+ wpm
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing
Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
A highly professional demeanor and appearance
Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines
At least one year experience in a professional office preferred
Who We AreDavis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.
What’s in it For You?DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursem*nt
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution
This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
Washington State The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $60,000 to $68,000 ($30.77 - $34.87 hourly)Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
California The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $70,000 to $75,000 ($35.90 - $38.46 hourly); and in San Francisco is $70,000 to $80,000 ($35.90 - $41.03 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine - central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals - including those who are from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession - can have, and can see, a path to success.We embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at https://www.dwt.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion .
Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources_confidential@dwt.com.
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Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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