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  Req#: 4fTNc62IHRe2
  Description
  
  This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for an IP Support Specialist to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York or Washington D.C. offices.
  
  This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices. This position provides assistance with patent and trademark related work on a task basis, and is part of a team that provides administrative support to the patent and trademark groups.
  
  At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.
  
  On a typical day you will:
  
  • Prepare legal documents for filing with the USPTO, including: Declarations, Assignments, Powers of Attorney, Responses to Missing Parts, Amendments, ADSs, Requests for Correction of Filing Receipt, and Certificates of Correction
  • Assist attorneys, paralegals, and other administrative staff with assigned tasks, which may include: processing invoices and expenses, opening matters, scheduling meetings, mailing letters and packages, DocuSign requests, mailing client invoices, organizing files, time entry, and other projects as assigned
  • Maintain electronic files in accordance with client and department protocols
  • Proofread Filing Receipts, Notices of Publication, Issue Notifications, Letters Patent, Registration Certificates, and other official documents to verify accuracy of information
  • Assist with file intakes and other projects as needed
  • Assist with routine correspondence and client reporting letters
  • Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocol, enter and release time promptly in compliance with firm's announced deadlines
  
  Join us if you have:
  
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred or combination of work experience and education equivalent
  • 1+ years of prior USPTO eFiling experience is preferred
  • Self-starter with a high degree of attention to detail
  • Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to complete projects with minimal supervision
  • Ability to accurately type 50+ wpm
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
  • A highly professional demeanor and appearance
  • Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines
  • At least one year experience in a professional office preferred
  
  Who We Are
  
  Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.
  
  What's in it For You?
  
  DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:
  
  • Choice of health and vision insurance plans
  • 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
  • Dental plan
  • Fertility and adoption benefit
  • Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
  • Retirement contribution
  
  
  This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
  
  Washington State
  
  The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $62,000 to $71,000 ($31.79 to $36.41 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
  
  California
  
  The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $68,000 to $75,000 ($34.87 to $38.46 hourly); and in San Francisco is $70,000 to $77,000 ($35.90 to $39.49 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
  
  New York
  
  The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $73,000 to $82,000 ($40.11 to $45.05 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
  
  District of Columbia
  
  The annualized salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is $61,000 to $68,000 ($31.28 to $34.87 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
  
  Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals-including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession-can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm's commitment to DEI here:www.dwt.com/dei.
  
  Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email [email protected].
  
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