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Title : IP Practice Assistant - Legal Secretary

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # BJFZ754117

The San Francisco office of this mid-size firm is engaged primarily in litigation and general business, although the firm boasts a solid regulatory and administrative law practice and a respectable labor/employment practice. The firm has a strong pro bono commitment; associates receive full billable hour credit for approved pro bono work and, overall, pro bono comprises 3-5% of all work. The billable hour target is 1850 and salaries are approximately 20% below market.
IP Practice Assistant - Legal Secretary The candidate will be responsible for handling multiple dockets and assisting with filing deadlines for attorneys. Performing organizational tasks including paper and electronic files utilizing sophisticated software and detailed, precise procedures. Managing pending patent files and documents working with attorneys, paralegals, and other patent specialists as needed. Assisting with compiling patent filings and electronically filing with the PTO. Opening and flagging correspondence for docketing. Drafting client correspondence and preparing status reports as needed. Performing all other administrative duties of a practice assistant. 4+ years of relevant patent prosecution experience; familiarity with trademark prosecution preferred. Experience working in a law firm is strongly preferred. Significant experience with PTO filing procedures required. Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills required.
 
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