• Paralegal 2

    Adecco US, Inc. (Durham, NC)


    Adecco is assisting a local client recruiting for a Paralegal 2 in Durham, NC!

     

    + Pay: $28.53 per hour

    + Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

    + Location: Durham, NC

    + Temp to Hire

    + Weekly paycheck

    Responsibilities

    • Prepare all documents required for filing and prosecuting U.S., International, and foreign patent applications

    • Filing documents in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, electronically and by certification procedures

    • Independently prepare all correspondence during prosecution of patent applications for attorney review

    • Assist with special projects and other assignments as requested by the attorneys and agents

    • Provide back-up docketing support for docket database

    Qualifications

    • Bachelors Degree and/or Paralegal Certification or equivalent significant experience in a related field

    • 3 - 5 years experience and stable work history in relevant field is essential

    • Experience with patent prosecution is a must

    • Familiarity and experience with docket administration preferred

    • Excellent organizational and communication skills

    • Experience and proficiency in MS Word and Excel required

    • Excellent attention to details, analytical, detail-oriented, proactive

    • Familiarity and experience with patent procurement, prosecution, maintenance and files

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

     

    This Paralegal is being recruited for by one of our Centralized Delivery Team and not your local Branch. For instant consideration, apply today!

     

    **Pay Details:** $28.53 per hour

     

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

    **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** 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.