INFORMATION DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS PARALEGAL

McCarter & English is seeking an Information Disclosure Statements Paralegal for our Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or a certificate from a professional/business/secretarial school, at least one year of IDS experience, an interest in assisting our legal professionals in a vibrant patent practice in our Boston office, and a desire to work hard and to learn. The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $100,000 annually depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under general supervision, prepares and files Information Disclosure Statements and performs other IDS/Patent Prosecution related tasks and projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ year(s) of IDS experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree

SKILLS

• Comprehensive knowledge of preparation and filing of information disclosure statements
• Comprehensive working knowledge of most current USPTO rules and procedures
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must maintain electronic client files
• Knowledge of effective proofreading techniques
• Preparation of Section 18 charts
• Comprehensive knowledge of IPDAS and cpi
• Must work effectively and proactively in a team environment
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits (if FTE requirements met)

• Firm-Paid : Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness : Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits : Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement : 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off : Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.