Foreign Filing Specialist

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 60 firm, is seeking a Foreign Filing Specialist to support its Intellectual Property group, performing a variety of foreign patent prosecution-related tasks.  This position reports to the Foreign Filing Supervisor as a member of the Foreign Filing Department. The Foreign Filing Specialist will be responsible for all foreign filing and formalities throughout prosecution, including independent management of client dockets and foreign patent prosecution requirements.  The department is seeking a motivated candidate who is interested in continued learning and professional development and in assuming increased department responsibilities over time.

A Day in the Life

In this role, you will support the firm’s foreign patent prosecution efforts by preparing and filing PCT applications and handling related prosecution filings and client correspondence. You will work closely with foreign patent counsel to manage national and regional stage entries, including formality requirements and non-substantive actions throughout foreign prosecution. The position also involves filing direct foreign applications based on U.S. priority filings and ensuring all formalities are completed accurately and on time, with ongoing oversight throughout prosecution. You will assist with preparing client cost estimates to support budgeting and portfolio planning and may occasionally prepare and file 111(a) applications with foreign priority and 371 applications to enter the U.S. national stage. From time to time, you may attend client or foreign associate meetings related to foreign prosecution matters. You will also help manage foreign filing deadlines through docketing, communicate regularly with attorneys, clients, vendors, and foreign patent counsel, stay current on foreign intellectual property law to serve as a resource to the team, and help maintain the systems and procedures that support the Foreign Filing department.

We Know You

Ideal candidate has 2+ years of direct foreign prosecution experience, preferably in a high-volume law firm environment.  Candidate must possess extensive knowledge and understanding of the foreign patent procurement process, including an understanding and familiarity with the necessary tools and resources to perform the required functions.  Candidate should have strong organizational and prioritization skills, experience researching patent law rules and procedures and the ability to synthesize and communicate this information, excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, adaptability and ability to handle a high-volume practice, and should be proactive and team oriented. 

At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

• In Boston the salary/wage range is $80,000 - $95,000 annually.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our professional staff teams likewise promote these values, with opportunities to participate and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side-by-side towards shared goals.