At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place. The global law firm of K&L Gates LLP seeks an experienced Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Assistant to join our Chicago IP Team. The IP Practice Assistant is responsible for preparing, filing and prosecution of US Patents for our worldwide clients. Essential Duties Knowledge in preparation of all Patent/Trademark Office forms, which includes but is not limited to: Provisional Cover Sheet, Application Data Sheet, Power of Attorney/3.73 Statement, Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Terminal Disclaimer, Issue Fee Transmittal, SB08, Oath/Declaration Ability to format specification and responses to office actions in proper USPTO format. Preparing assignments for execution by inventors. Organizing and maintaining all correspondence and documents using the relevant document management system Managing emails, calendar appointments, and client contact lists Handling administrative aspects of U.S. patent prosecution Coordinating services with Global Shared Business Services Managing electronic files, including intake, retention, retrieval, and transfer of records Maintaining an organized and secured work station and filing areas Running critical document checks to ensure all files have been appropriately saved Importing electronic documents, including scanning documents into the document management system Coordinating entering, editing, and tracking daily time recording when required for assigned timekeepers Coordinating and preparing monthly client bills Preparing check requests and expense reports Opening files and conducting conflict checks Processing and docketing for filing Managing IP docketing deadlines Coordinating, verifying, and obtaining appropriate approvals for all domestic and international travel arrangements with the firm’s travel provider and processing related business expense reimbursements

Experience & Skills Required Must have at least 5+ years of patent prosecution experience IP practice assistant experience Patent filing experience Experience with opening new matters, conflicts, time entry, bills and reimbursements Experience with Patent Center. Significant experience in a similar role within a medium to large law or professional services firm working for senior lawyers/partners High proficiency in the use of Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint Exemplary oral and written communication skills Excellent attention to detail, including using correct spelling and grammar Ability to work with multiple lawyers on different matters Excellent client service skills Can-do attitude and flexible approach Experience with 3E, Imanage, conference room booking and travel agency programs/software is a plus Compensation Salary $73,000 - $122,000 The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. ABOUT THE FIRM K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world. The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.