Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary - 1760730 Job at Ursitti Enterprises LLC in C

Leading Chicago Law Firm Requires a Hybrid Intellectual Property Legal Secretary/Prosecution!

If you meet the skill sets below, APPLY NOW!

Salary: $60-$70K

Job Title: Intellectual Property Legal Secretary Prosecution

Job Description: Full secretarial support to three or more attorneys and/or patent agents

Job Duties:

Prosecution Support Duties

Advanced knowledge of patent prosecution procedures, including EFS filings on the USPTO website

Revise, format, proofread, and electronically file patent applications, amendments, extensions, Information Disclosure Statements, and other filings with the USPTO.

Prepare draft responses to Office Actions; prepare items in attorneys checklist.

Prepare patent application figures as directed.

Revise and format Word documents (applications/responses), including graphics and tables.

Report US and foreign Office Actions and amendment filings to clients

Obtain copies of patents, publications, and other prior art references online

Monitor docket reports regarding USPTO deadlines, both domestic and foreign

Organize and ensure completeness of electronic patent prosecution files/directories.

Proofread issued patents.

Transcribe interview tapes (occasionally)

Other Duties

File/profile correspondence into electronic files

Enter time into ProLaw

Process expense reports

Review attorney bills

Travel arrangements as needed

Skills Desired

At least 3 years of recent, heavy patent prosecution experience, including advanced knowledge of patent prosecution procedures and the USPTO Patent Center system

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Pro

Intermediate knowledge of Word, including styles/formatting and tables

Basic knowledge of Excel

Basic knowledge of PowerPoint

Basic knowledge of IP Manager

Basic knowledge of ProLaw

Exceptional proofreading skills

Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task

Ability to remain professional and positive under pressure

Reliable, dedicated, punctual