What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent specialist position at Sughrue Mion PLLC?
Sughrue Mion, PLLC, an internationally recognized Intellectual Property law firm located in Washington, DC is seeking a patent prosecution specialist / secretary.
This position will provide secretarial support to attorney(s) specific to patent prosecution. Essential functions of this position are :
- Maintaining docket of due dates for USPTO filings and payments, etc.;
- Formatting and proofreading documents;
- Drafting routine correspondence and preparing documents and forms for attorney’s review;
- Entering attorney time into billing system;
- Preparing client billing;
- Coordinating filing of documents with USPTO, ensuring that they meet requirements concerning format, number of copies;
- Retrieving information from USPTO web site and other Internet research;
- Screening telephone calls and serving as liaison between attorneys and others inside and outside firm;
- Coordinating attorneys' schedules and making travel arrangements.
Employment Standards :
High school degree required. Additional secretarial, business or technical training helpful. 0-1 year of patent experience preferred, but not required.
Position Location :
This position is located in the Washington, DC office and is offered with a hybrid option of in-office and remote, as required.
Last updated : 2024-10-28