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Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary - 1760730

$60k - $70k

Ursitti Enterprises LLC

Job Description

Job Description

Leading Chicago Law Firm Requires a Hybrid Intellectual Property Legal Secretary/Prosecution!

If you meet the skill sets below, APPLY NOW!

Salary: $60-$70K

Job Title: Intellectual Property Legal Secretary – Prosecution

Job Description: Full secretarial support to three or more attorneys and/or patent agents

Job Duties:

Prosecution Support Duties

·         Advanced knowledge of patent prosecution procedures, including EFS filings on the USPTO website

·         Revise, format, proofread, and electronically file patent applications, amendments, extensions, Information Disclosure Statements, and other filings with the USPTO.

·         Prepare draft responses to Office Actions; prepare items in attorneys’ checklist.

·         Prepare patent application figures as directed.

·         Revise and format Word documents (applications/responses), including graphics and tables.

·         Report US and foreign Office Actions and amendment filings to clients

·         Obtain copies of patents, publications, and other prior art references online

·         Monitor docket reports regarding USPTO deadlines, both domestic and foreign

·         Organize and ensure completeness of electronic patent prosecution files/directories.

·         Proofread issued patents.

·         Transcribe interview tapes (occasionally)

Other Duties

· File/profile correspondence into electronic files

· Enter time into ProLaw

· Process expense reports

· Review attorney bills

· Travel arrangements as needed

Skills Desired

· At least 3 years of recent, heavy patent prosecution experience, including advanced knowledge of patent prosecution procedures and the USPTO Patent Center system

· Advanced knowledge of Adobe Pro

· Intermediate knowledge of Word, including styles/formatting and tables

· Basic knowledge of Excel

· Basic knowledge of PowerPoint

· Basic knowledge of IP Manager

· Basic knowledge of ProLaw

· Exceptional proofreading skills

· Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task

· Ability to remain professional and positive under pressure

· Reliable, dedicated, punctual

Vacancy posted 29 days ago
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