Ursitti Enterprises LLC
Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary - 1760730
Ursitti Enterprises LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60661
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
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