Patent Secretary

Boston, MA

Premier, global, law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Secretary for its Boston, MA office. This position will provide specialized secretarial and administrative support to attorneys, patent agents and patent technical advisors. Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years of patent prosecution legal secretarial experience; advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); excellent spelling, proofreading and editing skills; high attention to detail; outstanding communication skills; ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under tight deadlines and have the desire to be an essential part of a busy practice as a team player. Candidates should possess knowledge and keep abreast of rules according to the 37 C.F.R. and MPEP; availability to work overtime as needed. A life sciences background and knowledge of Inprotech a plus.