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Title : Patent Legal Secretary

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # GYPL732386

Patent Legal Secretary The candidate will manage caseload for a specific client team or attorney group; Detailed knowledge of billing and accounting activities; Detailed knowledge of USPTO e-filing procedures; Detailed knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution requirements; Detailed knowledge in preparing responses to office actions and other USPTO correspondence; Maintain docket of filing deadlines as necessary for work assignment in adherence to established policies and procedures to meet demands of Firm clients and legal staff; As necessary, search appropriate databases for patent technical literature and other pertinent information; Prepare reporting letters to clients and billing, as needed; Updating of status charts, time entry and general filing of all incoming and outgoing documents; Administrative tasks such as opening of new client/matter numbers, submitting conflict checks, travel arrangements, time sheets and expense reports; Respond to inquiries from clients, timekeepers and staff regarding prosecution status and USPTO and/or client specific patent prosecution policies and procedures. The candidate must have minimum of 3 years of experience in patent prosecution. Should have detailed knowledge of USPTO policies and procedures. Must have previous experience in docket management. Should preferably have strong billing experience highly. Must have strong computer skills including an advanced knowledge of MS Word and document management knowledge, iManage/Mailsite preferred; some knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and computerized billing preferred. Should have ability to work in a team-focused environment.

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