Legal Secretary - Patent Prosecution - Alexandria, Virginia

 

 Job Description:

 

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, one of the 80 largest law firms in the country, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Secretary for its Alexandria office.  Buchanan attorneys focus on more than 65 practice areas including Corporate Finance, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Tax, Government Relations, Health Care and Labor & Employment. The firm serves national and international clients that include Fortune 500 corporations, start-ups, technology companies and financial institutions.

 

Responsibilities will be:

 Providing domestic and foreign patent prosecution secretarial support to attorneys and patent agents;Preparing applications, responses and other patent prosecution documents for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office "USPTO" and reporting filings to clients;Reviewing and maintaining attorney's dockets and entering their time into DTE on a daily basis;Offering support for miscellaneous client-related projects; Performing general secretarial duties including but not limited to preparing routine correspondence, reading and routing mail, file maintenance, and screening attorney's incoming telephone calls; and

Qualifications:

 Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and utilize current USPTO  patent prosecution procedures;Ability to prepare USPTO filings, draft correspondence to clients and enter attorney's time utilizing proper grammar and accurate spelling;Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;Typing speed of 60 - 70 WPM; ability to produce accurate and attractive letters, USPTO filings, documents and reports;Good proof reading and editing skills - attention to detail is a must.



Preferred qualification included:

 5+ years of patent prosecution secretarial experience with domestic patent prosecution preferably in a law firm environment;Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;Ability to work as a team with your peers and attorneys.

 

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter (with salary history and salary requirements) via e-mail to: BIStaff@bipc.com .  Both the cover letter and resume need to be in Word format and be attached to your e-mail and the subject line of your e-mail should be titled "Patent Prosecution Secretary - Alexandria".

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.