Comprehensive law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to join its Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group in Washington, D.C. The Patent Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant will provide secretarial support to attorneys and patent agents related to the patent prosecution process including:

• Preparing routine correspondence, reading and routing mail, file maintenance, and screening attorney’s incoming telephone calls;
• Preparing applications, responses and other patent prosecution documents for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and reporting filings to clients;
• Monitoring, processing and satisfying attorney’s dockets;
• Performing research and compiling data as requested by attorneys; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of patent prosecution secretarial experience with domestic patent prosecution in a law firm environment.
• Foreign patent prosecution experience including preparing and filing PCT applications is a strong plus.
• Thorough knowledge of USPTO rules and practices, including docketing, public/private PAIR, national stage prosecution and formality requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and be a strong team player.

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