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McCarter & English

Location:
United States, Newark

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

50000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

McCarter & English is seeking a Patent Specialist for our Newark, NJ office. The salary range for this position is $50,000 – $90,000 annually depending on experience. If you have the appropriate experience, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for the preparation of IP documents
e-filing with the USPTO and other offices
Prepare legal correspondence and proofreading to ensure accuracy
Answer telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate staff and take messages
Maintain attorney dockets and monitor deadlines
Process bills
proof billing sheets
review and edit bills
Arrange travel
process expenses
Daily mailing and filing responsibilities
Assist other Patent Assistants within the group
Photocopy and collate documents for mailings
Compile and prepare reports and presentations

Requirements:

A minimum of two years of legal assistant experience in the patent field
Must type a minimum of 70 words per minute
Comprehensive knowledge of US and foreign patent & trademark prosecution procedures
Comprehensive knowledge in the preparation of IP documents
e-filing with the USPTO
Comprehensive knowledge of effective proofreading techniques
Comprehensive knowledge of MS office
Must be able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment
Ability to type accurately and use a personal computer
Excellent oral and written communication skills

What we offer:

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)
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
Eligibility for discretionary bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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