Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Reston, VA

Law Firm

Reston, VA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Reston, VA

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Patent Prosecution/Legal Secretary
The candidate Should preferably have 2 years of legal secretarial experience, patent prosecution experience to include: knowledge of USPTO procedures, experience in preparing and filing . patent applications; drafting amendments and responses to the USPTO; and managing patent daily dockets. Experience with foreign filings a plus. Candidates must possess strong, effective communication and interpersonal skills; well developed organization skills with acute attention to detail, sound judgment and proven client relations ability; demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment; proven history of consistently meeting deadlines; and ability to handle confidential material with discretion. Proficiency in MS Word and 65 WPM typing speed a must.