Law Firm

Austin, TX, United States

Legal Secretary (Intellectual Property)

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

This email is monitored regularly and accommodation requests will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Salary Information Salary will be commensurate with experience. Job Title Legal Secretary (Intellectual Property) Experience Information 5+ years of legal secretarial experience in patent prosecution required. Law Firm Seeking Experienced Legal Secretary (Intellectual Property) Apply for the position of Legal Secretary (Intellectual Property) at a top law firm located in Austin, Texas. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits for the right candidate. If you have at least 5 years of legal secretarial experience in patent prosecution and a strong understanding of USPTO rules and regulations, we encourage you to apply. As a Legal Secretary in the Intellectual Property Practice Section, you will provide support to attorneys and patent agents by creating shells for Office Action responses, preparing and filing responses, and assisting with other submissions and documents required by the USPTO. You will also be responsible for maintaining docket notes, reporting communications from the USPTO, and researching patent databases. Other duties include opening new matters, editing client bills, handling correspondence, and maintaining electronic files. To be successful in this role, you must have advanced-level skills in MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, along with excellent organizational and time management abilities. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and experience with international patent prosecution is a plus. We are looking for a resourceful team player with strong interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. In this position, you will work with a diverse group of attorneys and clients, providing exceptional client service and ensuring deadlines are met. You will also have the opportunity to assist with secretarial coverage when needed. At Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We value and respect the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our employees and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us at . We will work with you on a case-by-case basis to meet your needs. Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal secretarial support to attorneys and patent agents in the Intellectual Property Practice Section. - Create shells for Office Action responses and prepare and file responses as required by the USPTO. - Maintain docket notes and keep IP timekeepers informed of upcoming deadlines. - Report communications from the USPTO and ensure prompt responses to inquiries. - Research and update case status reports and IP schedules for clients, attorneys, and other IP timekeepers. - Access and research a variety of patent databases. - Open new matters, review and edit client bills, and maintain electronic files. - Assist with secretarial coverage when needed. Qualifications: - 5+ years of legal secretarial experience in patent prosecution required. - In-depth knowledge of USPTO rules and regulations. - Tech-savvy with advanced-level MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat skills. - Excellent client service, communication, organizational, and time management skills. - Bachelor's degree preferred. Salary Information: - Salary will be commensurate with experience. If you have the required experience and skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our prestigious law firm. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in the legal field. Apply today!

open new matters, review and edit client bills, screen calls and emails, process expense reports, submit check requests, process invoices, handle travel arrangements, and maintain electronic files. if you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at pillsburyworkday@pillsburylaw.com

Legal

Hiring Coordinator
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
401 Congress Avenue
Suite 1700
Austin, TX 78701-3797
Phone: 512.580.9600
Fax: 512.580.9601