Legal Secretary (patent) in San Diego, CA| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Legal Secretary (patent)

Location : California - San Diego
Refer to Job # DGNE720131


Legal Secretary (Patent) The candidate will assist and support attorneys and other legal personnel by providing administrative and clerical assistance in the performance of the following duties. Will be preparing applications, including Provisional, Non-Provisional, Divisional and Continuation applications for filing, including ensuring all papers are properly prepared and filed with the USPTO. Prepare papers for filing responses, Notice of Appeals, Responses to Restriction Requirement, Request for Continued Examination (RCE), Appeal Briefs and other necessary filings to the USPTO. Monitor the daily docket to help ensure all filings are completed and filed in a timely manner via hand-delivery or EFS (Electronic Filing System) with the USPTO. Prepare correspondence and responses for mailing, faxing, courier, FEDEX, including the certificate of mailing, copy and filing of documents as per client instructions and/or protocol. Provides information to IP Docketing Department for items filed with and received from USPTO. Ensures correct changes are made in the file, docketing system, client information database and that all amendments are entered to the appropriate documents. Performs research as requested using Private PAIR, TARR and other reference sources. Obtain copies of documents as requested. Preparation of pleadings and filings in Federal Courts. Other duties as assigned to fully meet with requirements of this position. The candidate should have High school diploma or GED. Bachelor s degree or some college preferred. Must have 5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Exceptional verbal and written communication and language skills is required. Proactive and efficient in managing dockets, correspondence and patent filings is required. Must have current knowledge of E-filing (both USPTO & Federal Courts). Current knowledge of PTO rules and procedures is required. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint applications is required.
 
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