What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary - 1760730 position at Ursitti Enterprises LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
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
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
