A D.C.Law Firm seeks a Junior Patent Legal Secretary. This position provides legal secretarial and administrative support to attorneys in our litigation and patent prosecution practices. This is a hybrid work position that is located in the Washington, DC office (3 days in-office; 2 day remote). Core hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including one hour for lunch. Must be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Status: Direct Hire
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 DOE
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare drafts and file executed documents for new applications including Provisional, National Phase, Continuation, Divisional, and Continuation-in-Part;
- Review and process formalities including Filing Receipts, Notices of Missing Parts, and Notices of Publication;
- Prepare drafts and file executed documents during patent prosecution stage such as Responses/Amendments, IDS's, petitions, etc.;
- Keep up to date on USPTO rules;
- Revise documents, including generating tables of content and authorities for briefs;
- Make travel arrangements and process expense reports;
- Time entry and electronic file maintenance;
- Provide relief coverage at the reception desk; and
- Perform other related administrative duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience required (some litigation experience is a plus);
- Accurate typing skills of 60+ wpm required;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Outlook, etc.); document management systems (e.g., iManage, etc.); and Adobe PDF file format;
- Proficient in USPTO PATENT CENTER platform;
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail;
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with people at all levels;
- Professional appearance and demeanor; and
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred but not required.
How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
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