Career Opportunities

One of the world's premier law firms with locations in Downtown and Silicon Valley seeks a very rare individual to be a patent secretary and report to one of the best attorneys in the City. To be successful in this position you must bring your A game, think ahead, take initiative and want to grow in the IP Field. You will be responsible for assisting assigned attorneys and/or other professionals. The IP Legal Secretary possesses a mastery of office skills, demonstrates the ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, exercises initiative and judgment and makes decisions within the scope of assigned authority. The qualified candidate will encourage cooperation and teamwork to benefit the Firm.

You will maintain an orderly work flow through communication, organization and prioritization. Prepare and file applications and responses with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Monitor and clear daily/weekly docket, maintain IP Files; Interaction with clients and other professionals within the Firm. Coordinate client retainer agreements, billing and collections. Maintain attorneys’ schedules, calendars and client meetings. Coordinate travel arrangements, maintain attorneys’ Firm-related expenses and coordinate entry of attorneys’ time sheets.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have great tenure, 3-10 years of patent secretarial experience, knowledge of MS Office, CPA InProtech and/or PATTSY and other equivalent software systems.

Compensation

This firm offers some of the most incredible benefits, 9-5:30 hours, $60,000 - 80,000 with bonus, 401k, profit sharing, tremendous learning and growth.

To Apply

Please email your resume as a Word attachment to bjsteffan@steffanco.com