Patent Legal Secretary, Signing Bonus, Great Salary

Well thought of patent and trademark law firm is seeking a talented Patent Legal Secretary to join their team.

Please have 10 years of IP experience and have supported at the partner level.  Litigation experience a plus. 

WORK SCHEDULE: Hybrid – 3 days in-office; 2 days remote.

This position provides legal secretarial and administrative support to attorneys in their litigation and patent prosecution practices. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·       Prepare drafts and file executed documents for new applications including Provisional, National Phase, Continuation, Divisional, and Continuation-in-Part; 

·       Review and process formalities including Filing Receipts, Notices of Missing Parts, and Notices of Publication; 

·       Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements; 

·       Keep up to date on USPTO rules; 

·       Revise documents, including generating tables of content and authorities for briefs; 

·       Make travel arrangements and process expense reports; 

·       Time entry and electronic file maintenance; and 

·       Perform other related administrative duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       10+ years of patent prosecution experience required; 

·       Accurate typing skills of 60+ wpm required; 

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; 

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Outlook, etc.); document 

management systems (e.g., iManage, etc.); and Adobe PDF file format; 

·       Proficient in USPTO PATENT CENTER platforms; 

·       Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail; 

·       Ability to effectively communicate and work with people at all levels; 

·       Professional appearance and demeanor; and 

·       Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred but not required.