Paralegal Assistant

About the role

Mueting Raasch Group (MRG) is a dynamic intellectual property law firm dedicated to helping innovators protect their ideas through comprehensive patent prosecution. We are seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal Assistant to join our team. To ensure success as a patent prosecution paralegal assistant, you will be a team player whose resourcefulness translates into excellent support to our team.

Responsibilities

• Assist paralegals with proofreading patents and U.S. and PCT publications to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Perform regular status checks on patent applications and communicate updates to relevant parties.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems for IP documentation and correspondence.
• Assist paralegals in the preparation of various templates, including Information Disclosure Statements, Office Action responses, formal documents and responses, Declarations, Assignments, Power of Attorney, and other USPTO communications.
• Assist the paralegals with the preparation of IDS documents, including conducting patent searches, gathering prior art references for IDS filings, and updating prior art charts.
• Maintain records, review files, and prepare status reports/updates.
• Extract relevant information from official USPTO, PCT, foreign patent office databases, and related incoming correspondence.
• Record Assignments and proof Notices of Recordation.
• Perform Priority Checks.
• Support paralegals with incoming and outgoing transfers, including but not limited to updating docket reports and client records, preparing Power of Attorney documents for signatures, and filing with the USPTO.
• Any other projects and tasks as directed by the paralegals or the Firm Administrator.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a paralegal assistant or similar role performing patent prosecution in a law firm or corporate department.
• Paralegal certification or degree in paralegal studies is preferred but not required.
• Exceptional organizational and task prioritization skills, attention to detail, and managing multiple deadlines efficiently while maintaining a high-quality work product.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software, including applications for patent prosecution and time and billing software.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently focus on details in all aspects of work to identify and resolve potential problems.
• Strong commitment to client service.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation

• $24.00 - $28.00/hour based on a 40-hour-a-week schedule.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (employer-paid for employees only)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• STD and LTD disability insurance
• Health reimbursement account
• Health savings account (with employer contributions)
• Pet insurance
• 401(k)/profit-sharing retirement plan
• Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time
• Firm-issued equipment
• Stipend for the home office
• Hybrid working environment (some in-office required)
• In-office incentives such as monthly lunches and other incentives
• Discretionary bonuses
• Free on-site gym
• Professional development and continuing legal education assistance