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Title : Practice Assistant/legal Secretary

Location : Virginia - Alexandria
Refer to Job # CDAH702783


Practice Assistant/Legal Secretary The candidate will be providing domestic and foreign patent prosecution secretarial support to attorneys and patent agents. Preparing applications, responses and other patent prosecution documents for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office "USPTO" and reporting filings to clients. Reviewing and maintaining attorney's dockets and entering the time into DTE on a daily basis. Offering support for miscellaneous client-related projects. Performing general secretarial duties including preparing routine correspondence, reading and routing mail, file maintenance, and screening attorney's incoming telephone calls. Perform general maintenance regarding Customer Numbers and PKI Certificates through the USPTO website. Prepare monthly analysis reports of various data as assigned by the Director of Intellectual Property. The candidate should have 3+ years of patent prosecution secretarial experience with domestic and foreign patent prosecution preferably in a law firm environment. Experience in working through client portals is helpful. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and utilize current USPTO patent prosecution procedures. Ability to prepare USPTO filings, draft correspondence to clients and enter attorney's time utilizing proper grammar and accurate spelling. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required. Ability to work as a team with your peers and attorneys. Tech-savvy with a proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Typing speed of 60 - 70 WPM; ability to produce accurate and attractive letters, USPTO filings, documents and reports. Ability to analyze data and create reports. Good proof reading and editing skills - attention to detail is a must.
 
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