Hiring: Legal Instruments Examiner Company: USPTO Location: Alexandria, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:44:55 Employment Type: On-site About the job Required Skills: •The individual selected for this position will… •Review and analyze legal documents to determine the appropriate fees to be charged. •Perform an extensive review and analysis of applications and related legal documents including amendments, applications for power of attorney, petitions, requests for continued examination and other associated requirements. •Calculate fees in accordance with appropriate fee schedules, prepares fee determination record, and charges the authorized applicant or attorney. •Determine the appropriate type of information Disclosure Statement (IDS) completed and identifies and corrects inaccurate or incomplete information and data. •>> LEARN MORE about the USPTO's comprehensive benefits Qualifications: •Communicating information both orally and in writing while preparing notices and correspondence on applicable rules, legal requirements, and policies. •Analyzing legal documents for completeness of information and compliance with regulations and procedures. •Providing guidance to applicants, attorneys, patent examiners, and the public regarding applicable rules, legal requirements, policies, and procedures. •As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. •Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals and your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation. •The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting. •The United States Patent and Trademark Office Compensation: •$57,736 - $75,059 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!