Legal Secretary, Patent Prosecution

Description National law firm has an immediate opening for a patent prosecution Legal Secretary! This Legal Secretary will join the intellectual property team and support multiple patent prosecution attorneys. As a Legal Secretary with this firm, your role will involve preparing new patent applications, filing with the USPTO, docketing, and maintaining accurate credit records. this position is hybrid and requires on-site work in the Palo Alto office Tuesday-Thursday and offers remote work on Monday and Friday. The ideal candidate will have 4-7+ years of legal secretary experience including in the patent prosecution practice area. Responsibilities: Preparing new patent applications for filing Preparing responses and/or amendments to Office Actions Reviewing issued patents and preparing Certificates of Correction, as directed Preparing an Information Disclosure Statement (“IDS”) or Supplemental Disclosure Reviewing the attorney’s docket, providing updated information to the docket staff and reconciling the docket as directed Scheduling meetings and notifying all parties involved; reminding participants of meetings, as needed Assisting with creating new client matter accounts (conflict checks, intakes, retainer letter and file opening) Schedule meetings and notify all parties involved; remind participants of meetings, as needed. Track attorneys' time. Prepare travel arrangements for attorneys and for clients, if needed.Key skills: Intellectual Property Law Patent Prosecution Patent Application USPTO Filings DocketingRequirements Qualifications: Possess a minimum of three years of experience as a Legal Secretary Must have experience in patent prosecution for consideration Familiarity with USPTO Filings Demonstrated proficiency in Docketing Strong oral and written communication skills Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to handle confidential information with discretionRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .