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Ursitti Enterprises LLC

Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary - 1760730

Ursitti Enterprises LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60661

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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