Paralegal (contract)

Paralegal (Contract) Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions.
If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary: Operations Paralegal will assist the IPG Operations team with various tasks related to patents, acquisitions, annuities, special assignments, and signature requests.
Job Responsibilities: Data entry and data clean-up projects for patent operations.
Attend status meetings and take on new tasks as assigned.
Organize and process international Patent Certificates.
Open and process hardcopy mail.
Prepare and process signature requests for legal documents such as Power of Attorney.
Requirements: 2-3 years experience required.
Associate degree in paralegal studies or equivalent training required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
Working knowledge of Intellectual Property support for a patent portfolio.
Advanced experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Outlook, and Excel (v-lookup a plus), Previous experience with Intellectual Property Management tools such as Anaqua or Memotech.
Additional Details: Location: Redmond, WA Duration: 16 months Pay Range: $27.
50 - 31 per hour AGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans).
We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.