Legal Secretary (IP)

LHH is seeking a candidate for a position with responsibilities related to intellectual property (IP) law and docket management. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of the job posting:

Position: IP Legal Secretary (In–Office in San Diego, CA 3 Days a Week, Remote 2 Days)

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and process incoming postal and electronic foreign and domestic mail related to intellectual property matters, including correspondence from the USPTO and foreign associates.
• Docket Management: Ensure that deadlines are accurately recorded and docketed, monitoring the daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met and filed.
• Reporting: Generate docket reports and prepare reports for clients regarding the status of their intellectual property matters.
• Correspondence: Prepare and send correspondences and responses.
• Calendar Management: Manage schedules, including scheduling conference calls and meetings.
• Trademark Management: Assist in preparing trademark applications, responses, cancellations/oppositions, and ensure proper filing with the USPTO.
• Legal Documents: Prepare various intellectual property–related legal documents, including assignments/transfers, software licenses, non–disclosure agreements, etc.
• Administrative Tasks: Perform secretarial functions associated with firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, client bills, and expense reports.
• Billing Coordination: Review and coordinate attorneys' billings.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Education: bachelor???s degree preferred.
• Intellectual property and trademark experience.
• Experience: 3+ years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Docket Management: Proactive and efficient in managing dockets, correspondences, and trademark filings.
• E–Filing Systems: Current knowledge of E–filing systems, such as USPTO, WIPO, & Federal Courts.
• PTO Rules: Current knowledge of PTO rules and procedures.
• Experience with IP software systems like WebTMS, iManage, Compulaw, and/or FoundationIP is preferred.

Working Hours:

• 7.5–hour days, 3 days onsite 2 days remote.
• San Diego, CA.
• 8:30am ??? 5pm.

• This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $65,000 to $85,000 and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 PER YEAR

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