Job Profile
Intellectual Property Legal Secretary The candidate will be responsible for document creation, including typing, Editing and Proofreading, photocopying, faxing and Distribution. Calendaring and monitoring filing deadlines for all US and foreign patent applications. Preparing, coordinating, and filing patent applications with the USPTO, outside counsel, and associates/agents. Experience with domestic and foreign documents. Maintaining a close working relationship with patent agents and technical specialists to prepare and file formal documents for US and International filings. Ensuring Legal documents are processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate USPTO regulations and deadlines. Will maintain mail, calendars, schedule Travel, answer telephones and direct calls, and act as liaison between attorney and clients. Responsible for attorney client billing, expense reports, etc. according to established accounting guidelines. Ability to support multiple attorneys and Paralegals.<br /> <br /> The candidate must have 3+ years of experience in the areas of patent prosecution and/or IP litigation. Should be proficient in MS Word and MS Outlook, have experience with Hummingbird DM or familiarity other document Management systems, and a typing speed of 60+ wpm.