Legal Assistant

Responsibilities: Prepare, review, and submit patent prosecution documents to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including new applications, continuing applications, responses, declarations, assignments, and fee-related filings. Coordinate with international counsel to handle foreign filing instructions, country-specific formalities, and follow-up communications tied to global patent matters. Monitor incoming notices and official communications, summarize key updates for attorneys, and keep application status information current and organized. Obtain priority records, recorded assignment copies, published applications, and patent documents from domestic and international databases as needed. Maintain accurate ownership and chain-of-title records, and assist with documentation required to confirm or correct rights in patent assets. Manage docketing-related follow-up by tracking deadlines for responses, maintenance actions, extensions, and other time-sensitive prosecution events. Support filing accuracy by organizing supporting materials such as formal drawings, revised specifications, disclosure statements, and application data updates. Enter and maintain citation and matter information in relevant tracking systems to support complete and reliable case records.

Requirements: At least 2 years of experience in a legal assistant or patent prosecution support role. Working knowledge of U.S. patent filing procedures and related legal documentation. Experience with electronic filing platforms and online submission processes. Strong calendar management skills with the ability to track and prioritize multiple deadlines. Ability to prepare, review, and organize detailed legal documents with a high level of accuracy. Familiarity with court or agency filing practices and document handling protocols. Excellent written communication and coordination skills for working with attorneys, clients, and foreign associates. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy).