Sarah Leimert
Portland,OR
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
U.S. Patent Paralegal
Seed Intellectual Property Law Solutions
Seattle, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Provides paralegal support to an equity partner and three other attorneys in the electrical engineering and computer science patent department.
Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant
Klarquist Sparkman
Portland, OR
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Provided flexible and dynamic floating coverage to multiple partners in various patent prosecution practice areas.
Paralegal and Client Manager
Mohr Intellectual Property Law Solutions
Portland, OR
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Provided paralegal and administrative support to seven attorneys and acted as the main point of contact for the firm's clientele.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Cambia Health Solutions
Portland, OR
04.2013 - 02.2016
- Provided paralegal and administrative support to the in-house legal team.
Legal Assistant
Slinde Nelson Stanford
Portland, OR
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Provided paralegal and administrative support to four attorneys practicing construction defect, landlord/tenant, and transactional law.
Practice Assistant
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins and Tongue
Portland, OR
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Provided paralegal and administrative support to two attorneys practicing insurance defense and intern support to the litigation team.
Civil Calendaring Intern
Multnomah County Circuit Court
Portland, OR
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Performed case scheduling and logistics functions for regional Oregon circuit court.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Portland Community College
Portland, OR05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA05-1999
Skills
- Patent office correspondence
- Patent filing
- Invention disclosure evaluation
- Document management
- Patent prosecution
- Client communication
- Patent assignment recordation
- Patent examination response
- Continuation applications
- Patent application review
Affiliations
In my free time, I enjoy indoor rock climbing, yoga, participating in my book club and volunteering locally for various causes that are important to me.
Timeline
U.S. Patent Paralegal
Seed Intellectual Property Law Solutions
05.2022 - Current
Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant
Klarquist Sparkman
01.2018 - 04.2022
Paralegal and Client Manager
Mohr Intellectual Property Law Solutions
02.2016 - 11.2017
Legal Administrative Assistant
Cambia Health Solutions
04.2013 - 02.2016
Legal Assistant
Slinde Nelson Stanford
09.2012 - 04.2013
Practice Assistant
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins and Tongue
01.2012 - 09.2012
Civil Calendaring Intern
Multnomah County Circuit Court
09.2011 - 12.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Puget Sound
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