Remote Patent Prosecution Secretary — 3+ Years Exp

Steffan & Co.; California; Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Healthcare benefits

Discretionary bonus

401k contributions

Generous PTO

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm is seeking a Remote Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary with a strong background in U.S. patent application filing and prosecution. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively. The firm offers a fully remote working environment, competitive salary between $65,000-$85,000, outstanding healthcare benefits, and a supportive, diverse culture. If you thrive in a dynamic legal setting and meet the qualifications, consider applying for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of U.S. patent prosecution and application filing experience.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Experience with document management and IP Management Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. patent applications, amendments, and legal documents for e-filing.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for timekeepers.
• Correspond directly with clients as requested.

Skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Time management

Knowledge of Windows 10

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

iManage

Inprotech

Job description

Remote Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary

You must live in Arizona and know how to e-file with the USPTO.

The firm values tenure and requires at least 3 years in each job.

FULLY REMOTE*

*If you are within 1.5 hours of Phoenix, you must work in the office 2-3 days a week.

CDT Zone Hours: 9:30-6 or 10-6:30, t

Paid overtime; This role will work with partners in CA and across the US.

$65,000-$85,000, depending on years of Patent experience, skills, and education.

The firm offers outstanding benefits, and you will work with dynamic, well-respected patent lawyers in California and other cities in the US and abroad.

This firm has one of the world’s most robust integrated legal practices, with 45 offices worldwide. The firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence and delivers comprehensive legal services worldwide.

The firm seeks a full-time patent prosecution secretary with at least 3+ years of U.S. patent prosecution and application filing and prosecution experience. This position supports several timekeepers in Electrical and AI Patent prosecution, including coverage during the department’s secretarial absences.

Duties:

• Prepare U.S. patent applications, amendments, and other legal documents for e-filing and reporting.
  • Prepare reporting letters for the client to review by the timekeepers.
  • Prepare expense reports for timekeepers.
  • Work with Firm Travel to coordinate timekeeper travel arrangements.
  • Correspond directly with clients as requested.

Knowledge and Skills Required and Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
  • 3+ years of patent application filing and prosecution experience, Domestic and Foreign would be a plus.
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Solid knowledge of Windows 10 and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in a document management software, preferably iManage.
  • Experience in an IP Management Solution, preferably Inprotech.
  • Available for overtime as needed

37.5-hour workweek, paid overtime, very stable and growing, fantastic healthcare benefits, dental, vision, AD&D, STD, LTD, 20 days PTO, life insurance, ten holidays, Discretionary bonus and contribution to the 401k, and a very social, open, diverse firm culture.

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