Legal Staff Legal Secretary in San Francisco, CA

Law Firm

San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Patent Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
The Patent Secretary is responsible for providing comprehensive support to several timekeepers within the department, particularly in the area of . patent prosecution and application filing. Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing . patent applications, amendments, and other legal documents for electronic filing and reporting.
- Drafting reporting letters to clients for review by the timekeepers.
- Preparing expense reports for timekeepers.
- Coordinating travel arrangements for timekeepers in collaboration with the Firm Travel department.
- Directly corresponding with clients as requested by timekeepers.

Education and Experience Information:
- A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required for this position.
- A minimum of 3+ years of experience in patent application filing and prosecution is essential.
- The candidate must possess excellent teamwork and collaboration skills and have the ability to maintain client confidentiality.
- The role requires a self-starter with the capability to manage multiple deadlines and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Windows 10 and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, is necessary.
- Experience with document management software, preferably iManage, and an IP Management Solution, preferably Inprotech, is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- The candidate must be available for overtime work.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position in California is $89,000 to $113,000. The law firm offers a professional and friendly work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k), and many other excellent benefits.

Additional Information:
Applications for this position should be submitted online and must include a cover letter accompanying the resume. The law firm is not accepting third-party submissions for this role.

The law firm will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local laws. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

About the Law Firm:
The law firm is a full-service global law firm with over 1,500 lawyers across more than 40 offices on four continents. It is recognized for its local connections and global influence, providing comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.