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Title : IP/Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # BLYG736822

This firm is very strong in most practice groups, and in our opinion is an excellent firm to work for. The firm has a long history, and has managed to draw some well-known political figures into its partnership ranks. The associates we have spoken with at this firm describe it as a good place to work and for the most part the associates working here believe that the partners are friendly and accessible. Additionally, the people who work at this firm are all fairly friendly; however, some associates we have spoken with have told us that there appears to be an air of formality to their friendliness. While the Firm does not always get high marks for diversity, much of that has changed in recent years. Additionally, this firm consistently ranks near the top for quality of life issues and the associates who work here all seem to be fairly enthusiastic about the quality of life of the firm. This firm compensates its associates very well, and there are few complaints about compensation issues. While the firm does have a flex time program, many of the associates we have spoken with do not appear that pleased with the program and believe it could use improvement. We should note that one thing that is notable about this firm is that it does appear very well positioned at most times because it is consistently able to generate work and keep its associates in most departments busy.
IP/Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary Duties: Under general supervision, serves as secretary to several patent attorneys but prepares documents and correspondence requiring knowledge of patent prosecution and preparation of corresponding documents such as documents associated with the filing of patent applications, Information Disclosure Statements, Response to Missing Parts, Amendments and other misc. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office responses. Check status of and look up information for U.S. and international patents and apps (e.g., using USPTO PAIR and E2E, WIPO PATENTSCOPE, EPO Espacenet, Questel Orbit, Docket Navigator). Track and report on status of patent applications marked for monitoring. Prepare IDSs (including transmittals and SB/08 forms) for electronic filing at USPTO. Perform post-allowance checks on patent applications. Prepare and mail signature packages to inventors. Prepares documents and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and document formats associated with U.S. patent prosecution. Provides confidential administrative support to assignments, performing secretarial tasks of a confidential nature including, but not limited to, composing or preparing documents and correspondence; this may require spending long periods of time at computer workstation. Schedules appointments and performs other tasks related to maintaining assignments calendars; schedules and coordinates meetings and conferences, including extensive travel, lodging, transportation and meal arrangements. Drafts, edits and disseminates information through presentations, charts, graphs, diagrams, spreadsheets, letters, email, mail, memos, itineraries, etc. Answers telephones and delivers accurate and timely messages. Reconciles and submits travel, client development and client expenses for reimbursement through ChromeRiver and reconciles AMEX statements for all assignments. Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree Preferred. Preferred Certificate Professional Legal Secretary. Work experience in a law firm environment, or related professional experience is a plus. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of New Business Intake, LegalKey, Copitrak, InterAction, Intapp Time and Elite software. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to learn and use databases. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals. Ability to multi-task and work well under time constraints. Ability to work well independently and in a team environment. Ability to proofread materials for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors. Must have strong organizational, decision-making skills and problem-solving skills.

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