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Patent Legal Assistant (VA) (Job ID: 21663): Morrison & Foerster LLP

Job Category: Legal

Morrison & Foerster LLP, an AmLaw 20 law firm with 16 offices worldwide, has an opening for a Patent Legal Assistant in our Northern Virginia office.

Morrison & Foerster LLP is a premier global law firm committed to delivering success for our clients around the world.

We achieve that by hiring the best talent for every position in our firm.

Our progressive workplace policies and our commitment to diversity and collegiality create an environment ideally suited to teamwork and collaboration.

We are proud of our numerous workplace awards, including being named to FORTUNEs list of Best Companies to Work For, American Lawyers ''A'' list, and for several years running, have been the Vault surveys #1 law firm for diversity.

RESPONSIBILITIESAs the Patent Legal Assistant you will work closely with the Formalities Department Supervisor; responsible for preparing and filing various papers with respect to the patent prosecution process with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).

Perform research, analysis, and other duties as assigned by Department Supervisor.

Ensure client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS1) Bachelors degree with strong academic record or combination of education and relevant experience in performing the duties described under the heading Patent Prosecution Support.

2. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

3. Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.

4. Ability to complete an assignment from inception with minimal supervision or by following broad guidelines.

5. Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and work effectively under pressure.

6. Possess analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive, detailed data.

7. Possess high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills.

8. Ability to follow complex instructions with high degree of accuracy.

9. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex ideas succinctly and clearly HOW TO APPLY Please apply on-line by visiting http://www.mofo.com or click here to go directly to the Careers linkThis job is listed under job ID 21663.

Morrison & Foerster is not accepting resumes or referrals from agencies.

If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Morrison & Foerster hires the candidate.

Thank you.

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