*Direct Counsel* is seeking an IP International Patent Specialist (Annuities) to join the IP Practice Services team of a renowned law firm.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years of foreign filing and annuities experience, preferably in a law firm environment.
Candidates should predominantly have international work experience, strong knowledge of foreign prosecution, and the ability to bill a minimum of 1560 hours annually.
Experience with Inprotech, IPDAS, or iManage is a plus.
This position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $46.
50 - $68.
00 and can be based in Boston, NY, DC, Reston, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Palo Alto, San Diego and San Francisco.
The position is remote although there are occasional onsite meetings.
*Responsibilities:*
* Actively encourage clients to outsource annuity and maintenance fee management.
* Ensure timely payment of all annuity and maintenance fees.
* Interact with foreign agents to ensure client’s annuity payment preferences are met.
* Review and confirm that all annuity-related correspondence is processed according to risk management procedures.
* Collaborate with clients to maintain data integrity and implement consistent internal processes.
* Review and resolve data discrepancy reports from annuity vendors, foreign agents, and clients.
* Regularly audit annuity deadlines and information in the firms systems for accuracy.
* Prepare client-specific annuity reports and transmit payment instructions.
* Coordinate with the IP Client Transition Team to ensure annuity payment preferences are confirmed.
* Respond to client requests for budget information.
*Qualifications:*
* Minimum 3+ years of foreign filing and annuities experience required.
* Previous experience in a law firm environment preferred.
* Predominantly international work experience (75%:25% ratio) preferred.
* Ability to bill a minimum of 1560 hours annually (40 hours/week).
* Strong knowledge of foreign prosecution procedures.
* Experience with Inprotech, IPDAS, or iManage is a plus.
* Ability to manage own docket and foreign portfolio, assigned to clients.
* Preferred patent office locations include West Coast or Colorado (Boston, NY, DC, Reston, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Palo Alto, San Diego, and San Francisco).
*Salary:* Expected hourly pay range: $46.
50 - $68.
00 (final offer dependent on location, experience, and skillset).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48.
00 - $68.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
* San Francisco, CA 94111: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94111
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