IP Administrator

Make an impact at Goodwin, where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are 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. Our immersive understanding of these industries – combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions – sets us apart. Our Global Operations Team – all business professionals of the firm – was named the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

The IP Administrator supporting the IPTS Patent practice provides client service, desk management, and legal and administrative support to the firm’s IP Patent legal staff. This requires teamwork, the ability to work closely and effectively with others, strong communication and technical skills, ability to prioritize and establish work objectives, and the ability to work under deadlines, time pressures, and a generally high level of demand.
What You'll Do:
• Preparing and filing formal documents in a timely manner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Handling administrative aspects of U.S. patent prosecution
• Monitoring and maintaining attorney(s) case dockets
• Maintaining patent application files
• Composing correspondence, reports, memoranda and legal documents
• Creating and editing documents, memos, presentations and spreadsheets
• Calendar management using Outlook and complex meeting planning
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Time Entry and Billing
Who You Are:
• 1-2 years required; 3-5 years prior experience preferred as an executive or legal assistant in a large law firm or large corporate environment
• Must have experience with the preparation of formal documents for USPTO patent filings and with maintaining U.S. patent application files
• USPTO electronic filing experience a plus
• Experience with CPI and IPDAS a plus
• Knowledge of international procedures and requirements preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, editing, and proofreading ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization with tact and diplomacy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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This position is eligible for overtime: Yes

Target Salary Range: Boston $70,800 - $106,200 | Los Angeles $70,800 - $106,200 | New York $75,000 - $112,500 | Philadelphia $66,500 - $99,800 | San Francisco $79,400 - $119,100 | Santa Monica $70,800 - $106,200 | Silicon Valley $79,400 - $119,100 | Washington DC $70,800 - $106,200