IP Practice Coordinator: Patent Docket & Admin Lead

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is seeking an experienced administrative professional for its Austin, Texas location. The successful candidate will support attorneys and patent agents with various tasks, including USPTO filings and maintaining client schedules.

With at least 5 years of legal secretarial experience in patent prosecution and advanced skills in MS Office, the candidate will manage workflow and ensure exceptional client service. The position offers a salary between $90,000 and $115,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal secretarial experience in patent prosecution required.
• Maintain knowledge of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rules and regulations.
• Tech savvy with advanced-level MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat skills.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient daily administrative tasks for attorneys and patent agents.
• Prepare and electronically file responses for the USPTO.
• Maintain docket notes and report communications from the USPTO.
• Organize workflow, files, and recordkeeping for assigned legal team.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Knowledge of USPTO rules

Advanced MS Office Suite

Client service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Typing speed 60+ wpm

Team player

Education

College/University Degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Windows operating system

Job description

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is seeking an experienced administrative professional for its Austin, Texas location. The successful candidate will support attorneys and patent agents with various tasks, including USPTO filings and maintaining client schedules.

With at least 5 years of legal secretarial experience in patent prosecution and advanced skills in MS Office, the candidate will manage workflow and ensure exceptional client service. The position offers a salary between $90,000 and $115,000, commensurate with experience.