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Description Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Patent Specialist for our Intellectual Property Department in our Seattle, Denver, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Atlanta or Washington DC office. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. At Kilpatrick we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, diversity and inclusion initiatives and commitment to the community. The patent specialist will provide support on foreign patent prosecution and patent matters with a focus on foreign and PCT filings, deadline management, and special projects. US experience is a plus. The patent specialist will operate as part of a team under the supervision of attorneys, collaborate with peers, assume ownership of their assigned tasks and workload, and provide a high level of service to internal and external clients. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide patent prosecution support in all phases of foreign patent prosecution and collaborate closely with attorneys, patent specialists, paralegals, and clients. Prepare, coordinate, review and file PCT patent applications. Coordinate the filing of national phase and Paris Convention applications. Coordinate the filing of foreign office action responses and issue fees; prepare documents required by local foreign patent offices, such as declarations, assignments, and powers of attorney. Draft correspondence to clients about the status of patent applications and patent matters. Report PCT and foreign correspondence and notifications, including publications, recordation of assignments, office actions, Missing Parts, Petitions, Notice of Allowances and more. Client portfolio management including preparing and maintaining client(s) status reports, charts and various client projects and tasks; act as a single point of contact for the client and provide assistance. Coordinate disclosures in India and Israel; utilize contracted resources as appropriate. Manage docket(s), monitor deadlines, communicate and follow-up with the appropriate parties to ensure deadlines and related activities are timely met. Review, organize and timely file documents and emails in Firm's document management system iManage according to Firm protocols. Complete special projects as assigned. Perform any and all other duties as necessary and assigned. This role will also perform a variety of patent related administrative support. Support client services to include preparing and processing client reports, coordinate client meetings or meet with client patent paralegals. Report filings and notifications to client through client portal. Review client proformas and make edits and finalize for attorney. Handle patent prosecution administrative tasks and/or route to others as appropriate. Maintain accurate daily time records for client billing and statistical purposes. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED: Minimum of two years' experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, legal secretary or comparable position with experience working in a law firm or in house legal environment. Experience with Electronic Filing USPTO procedures. Excellent knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules and procedures. High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, U.S. Patent Office Electronic Filing System, Dialog and other internet research tools. Good working knowledge of timekeeping software (InTapp), iManage, FoundationIP, and Claim Master. Excellent client service skills. Must be willing to collaborate with others and take on assignments. Ability to compose routine correspondence. Excellent organizational and time management skills, the ability to work independently, prioritize