Patent Legal Secretary
Graham, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Position:
Patent Legal Secretary
Status:
Full time 40 hours a week
Hours:
Hybrid based on 9 to 5 hours
Salary Range:
$70,000 To $90,000 depending on qualifications and experience
About the organization:
Our client is a Washington DC Law firm. They are seeking a Patent Legal Secretary with 2-3 years of patent prosecution experience. Successful candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite; accurately type 60+ words per minute; proficient in USPTO PATENT CENTER platform; possess excellent written and oral communication skills; detail oriented; strong organizational skills; and must be a team player. Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed. Our client offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries. This hybrid work position is located in the Washington, DC office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare drafts and file executed documents for new applications including Provisional, National Phase, Continuation, Divisional, and Continuation-in-Part; Review and process formalities including Filing Receipts, Notices of Missing Parts, and Notices of Publication; Prepare drafts and file executed documents during patent prosecution stage such as Responses/Amendments, IDS's, petitions, etc.; Keep up to date on USPTO rules; Revise documents, including generating tables of content and authorities for briefs; Make travel arrangements and process expense reports; Time entry and electronic file maintenance; and Perform other related administrative duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite Accurately type 60+ words per minute Proficient in USPTO PATENT CENTER platform Possess excellent written and oral communication skills; detail oriented; strong organizational skills; and must be a team player. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed. This hybrid work position is located in the Washington, DC office.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is generally performed in a professional office setting; 70% sitting, 20% standing, and 10% walking This position routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptops, computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, in a home office as well as an in-person office environment. Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds.
This position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the DC office and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time subject to the Client's discretion.
Patent Legal Secretary
Status:
Full time 40 hours a week
Hours:
Hybrid based on 9 to 5 hours
Salary Range:
$70,000 To $90,000 depending on qualifications and experience
About the organization:
Our client is a Washington DC Law firm. They are seeking a Patent Legal Secretary with 2-3 years of patent prosecution experience. Successful candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite; accurately type 60+ words per minute; proficient in USPTO PATENT CENTER platform; possess excellent written and oral communication skills; detail oriented; strong organizational skills; and must be a team player. Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed. Our client offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries. This hybrid work position is located in the Washington, DC office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare drafts and file executed documents for new applications including Provisional, National Phase, Continuation, Divisional, and Continuation-in-Part; Review and process formalities including Filing Receipts, Notices of Missing Parts, and Notices of Publication; Prepare drafts and file executed documents during patent prosecution stage such as Responses/Amendments, IDS's, petitions, etc.; Keep up to date on USPTO rules; Revise documents, including generating tables of content and authorities for briefs; Make travel arrangements and process expense reports; Time entry and electronic file maintenance; and Perform other related administrative duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite Accurately type 60+ words per minute Proficient in USPTO PATENT CENTER platform Possess excellent written and oral communication skills; detail oriented; strong organizational skills; and must be a team player. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed. This hybrid work position is located in the Washington, DC office.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is generally performed in a professional office setting; 70% sitting, 20% standing, and 10% walking This position routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptops, computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, in a home office as well as an in-person office environment. Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds.
This position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the DC office and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time subject to the Client's discretion.