Instructor - Foreign Languages jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner is a boutique law firm dedicated to the practice of intellectual property law. This means everyone at SLW is on the same page and there is no competition between departments for staffing, technology, and other issues that deter attorneys from focusing on their clients' needs. In other words, we play well with each other.
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner specializes in:
Strategic patent portfolio planning and management;
* Infringement, validity and clearance investigations;
* Opinions; and
* All phases of intellectual property prosecution practice. This includes:
* preparation and prosecution of patent applications;
* appeals
* post-grant proceedings, interferences; and
* foreign oppositions.
SLW cooperates with and advises clients' litigation firms regarding their intellectual property litigation. In this fashion, SLW is able to provide its clients with a realistic appraisal of litigation risks and can better fulfill its mission of providing the highest quality corporate IP services available. We currently have an opening for an experienced Patent Prosecution Foreign Filing Paralegal in our Minneapolis, MN office or working remotely. Applicant should have at least two years experience in patent work. Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong computer skills are a must. Salary range is 50k-55k.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Monitors and responds to all foreign docket dates.

Works with U.S. Paralegal counterparts to ensure all deadlines are met and updates SLW/client databases accordingly.

Prepares formal papers and coordinates with foreign associates to complete filing of national stage and regional applications.

Reviews and handles all international mail and faxes, or routes to responsible Attorney.

Assists Attorneys with all regional or national stage prosecution matters and country-specific validations.

Records billing entries and meets billing goals.

Reviews office actions and other communications from foreign patent offices and prepares preliminary draft of responses.

Calculates client estimates of filing and prosecution costs in various countries/jurisdictions.

Provides direction and finalizes correspondence prepared by the Case Management Group. (CMG)

Informs clients of the status of applications and provides information needed to complete applications.

Proofreads documentation to ensure accuracy.

Assists foreign associates with prosecution of applications and payment of annuities.

Develops and maintains knowledge of foreign and regional Patent Office rules and procedures.

Performs other tasks as directed or assigned by Attorneys or firm management.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Paralegal certificate and one to two years of experience may also be sufficient.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent working knowledge of Word, Word Perfect, PowerPoint and Excel Software programs.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talking and hear are required. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, although the ambient chatter in the hallway may be distracting.

This position is currently working remote, but may need to be in the office occasionally.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55402