Patent Prosecution Secretary

Washington, DC

A premier, forward thinking, global, law firm has an opening for a Patent Prosecution Secretary in their Washington, DC office.  Responsibilities include: preparing formal documents, USPTO electronic filings, and client communications; monitoring large dockets electronically; formatting specifications for electronic filings; preparing and formatting amendments for electronic filings; typing letters, briefs, memos and various other documents; coordinating client billing; coordinating travel arrangements; scheduling and organizing meetings and appointments; screening and answering telephones; establishing and maintaining files for the attorneys; working with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint for a variety of assignments and performing other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of patent prosecution secretarial experience.
• Prior experience acting as a liaison between attorneys and clients.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution filings.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy and proofreading.
• Proficiency in MSWord and Excel.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.
• College degree or equivalent experience.