• Intellectual Property Secretary

    Insight Global (Irvine, CA)


    Job Description

    Our client is seeking an IP Secretary to join their team! This individual will monitor filing deadlines for all patent applications and issued patents, and communicate with the Docketing department. Responsibilities include preparing template documents for attorneys in response to USPTO correspondences, and conduct filings with the USPTO, retrieving and editing prebills and invoices, ensuring accuracy before sending to clients. The secretary will use strong proofreading skills and clear communication with clients, vendors, and personnel. The IP Secretary will support 3 attorneys in the office. This is a permanent opportunity located in Irvine, CA (4 days on site, Fridays are remote). The base salary range is $85,000 - 95,000.

     

    We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

     

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    Skills and Requirements

     

    5+ years of recent experience in patent prosecution in a law firm setting

     

    Familiarity with both foreign and domestic patient prosecution processes

     

    Experience in managing patent prosecution dockets for attorneys

     

    Experience in filing documents with the USPTO (US Patent and Trademark Office)

     

    Strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment

     

    Excellent grammar, proofreading, and transcription skills

     

    High level of initiative, assertiveness, confidentiality, good judgment, and diplomacy Computer intuitive

    Motivated and detail-oriented null

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].