Paralegal Job
Location: Redmond Washington
Description: Microsoft is in need of Paralegal Job right now, this job will be placed in Washington. For detail informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Job Category: Legal & Corporate Affairs
Location: Redmond, WA, US
Job ID: 867503-135251
Division: Legal & Corporate Affairs
Microsoft has an immediate opening for an experienced patent paralegal to join the Patent Group’s Business Services Team. This paralegal will provide support of international patent prosecution for our extensive and growing patent portfolio.
This role requires a candidate who has demonstrated a drive for results, works well in ambiguous situations, possesses patent subject matter expertise, is detail-oriented, intelligent, and has the ability to manage mult! iple tasks, prioritize and reprioritize as needed to meet chal! lenging deadlines, and manage complex projects in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
o Reviewing PCT filing packages for accuracy, as well as preparing and filing PCT applications
o Working with outside vendor to track and monitor progress of filing workflow
o Monitoring incoming correspondence and assisting with issue trouble shooting and status updates
o Coordinating with internal attorneys and providing foreign patent prosecution support
o Analyzing and mapping patent families, and assisting with data quality audits in the database
o Corresponding with outside counsel regarding prosecution
o Applying & imparting your worldwide patent prep and prosecution experience
o Collaborating in the area of training, overseeing, and reviewing offshore prosecution docketing
o Contributing to the development of tools and processes to improve efficiencies
o Maintaining SharePoint team sites, document li! braries, lists, and workflows
Background and Skills:
o Cross-boundary collaboration, strategic insight, and flexibility
o Excellent issue management skills, ability to identify root causes, and drive for resolution
o Exceptional written and oral communication skills
o Ability to tolerate ambiguity and move forward based on solid assumptions and risk mitigation
o Confidence, interpersonal awareness, and ability to influence others without direct authority
o Global process management and project management
Qualifications:
o BA/BS or relevant work experience; paralegal certification a plus
o 4+ years of patent experience, preferably with foreign and PCT patent prosecution experience
o Expertise navigating worldwide patent & trademark office web sites
o Experience with Anaqua, Thomson Innovation, Derwent, and Innography
o Good degree of technology acumen (MS Office products, databases, and analysis tools! )
This description has been designed to indicate the general ! nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
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This job starts available on: Wed, 05 Feb 2014 08:40:12 GMT