IP PATENT PROSECUTION SECRETARY - PALO ALTO, CA ($80K-$110K DOE)

One of our top law firms that is committed to providing a collaborative atmosphere where teamwork is essential, respect for and from colleagues is the norm, and credit is shared for a job well done that seeks a legal secretary for its Silicon Valley office. The IP Patent Prosecution Secretary is responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and other administrative personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Generating transmittals and formal USPTO documents.
• Filing with USPTO, foreign patent applications, and private PAIR.
• Handling foreign patent prosecution matters including PCT and foreign prosecution forms.
• Preparing and filing maintenance fees, assignments, missing parts and IDSs; monitoring patent prosecution docket.
• Performing complex and specialized secretarial and clerical support activities related to patent prosecution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3)+ years recent prior patent prosecution legal secretarial experience.
• Specialized secretarial degree, associate and/or bachelor’s degree is desirable but not required.

COMPENSATION WILL BE COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE, SALARY IS FLEXIBLE.

Prestigious law firm provides great environment and working atmosphere.

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*REFERRAL FEE APPLIES ONLY IF AND WHEN THE CANDIDATE REFERRED TO US IS HIRED BY THE FIRM SEEKING CANDIDATES.

Thank you,

HOPE TOCCI

Talent Acquisition Specialist

htocci@alchemylegalrecruiting.com