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Vierra Magen Marcus LLP is a small Intellectual Property law firm seeking a full time (35 hours/week) dependable senior foreign prosecution and docketing specialist to support the firm's foreign patent and trademark practice and docketing. Responsibilities include: · corresponding with foreign counsel for application filing, entry of national phase, annuities, post grant and other non-substantive actions; · preparation of PCT applications; · specific experience with IP Manager docketing software to manage and docket U.S. and foreign filing deadlines. At least two years of experience is desirable, but intelligence and initiative are an absolute must. Firm Atmosphere: Vierra Magen Marcus was founded with the principles of providing top notch legal service to its large client base, while at the same time providing a friendly, collegial and relaxed environment for its attorneys, agents and staff. We remain true to these principals as we continue to grow. Compensation: We provide a competitive salary and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision and retirement plan. Offices: Our offices are located at 2001 DC Station in Daly City. Free parking and a few minutes walk from BART. Although our office is currently open, the position allows for work from home during pandemic. If you are interested in speaking with us about a position at Vierra Magen, please email your resume to . Job Requirements: Maintain current knowledge of IP rules and procedures Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely and accurate fashion Write and review all or portions of data reports, project proposals and technical reports Report to a client(s) incoming mail associated with foreign filings Perform due diligence assessments, field investigations, ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and prepare related reports Develop rules and procure for various Patent Offices and commercial docketing systems Assist with developing and maintaining the Compliance Playbook, which includes documentation on all Global Ethics & Compliance processes Achieve client objectives by obtaining information, evaluating concerns and needs, and presenting recommendations Perform legal secretarial duties to assist one or more attorneys or Patent Agents Noting and referring any errors or omissions Provide basic instruction and guidance to docket users, and assist staff Respond to all Prime and World-Check alerts escalated by TSU, ASG/CVT, or TFTS Participate in Global Citizenship program Perform regular updates to docketing database Perform field work and prepare deliverables related to environmental due diligence such as Records Searches, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Property Condition Assessments Ensuring all docketing items are timely and accurately processed in accordance with firm policies Obtain prior art references, copies of documents and articles as needed from identified resources Gather and provide data to assist finance with annual profit planning and monthly forecasting of due diligence expense Managing the Loan Administration Audit Facilitation Mailbox, researching and responding to all requests in a timely manner Perform due diligence assessments including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments including field investigations and report preparation