Patent Prosecution/Legal Secretary - (Reston, VA)

Intellectual property law firm in Reston, VA is seeking Patent Prosecution/Legal Secretary. Successful applicant should have a min of 2 yrs of legal secretarial background, patent prosecution background desired, to include: knowledge of USPTO procedures, background in preparing and filing U.S. patent applications; drafting amendments and responses to the USPTO; and managing patent daily dockets. Background with foreign filings a plus. Applicants must possess strong, great communication and people skills; well developed organization skills with acute attention to detail, sound judgment and proven client relations expertise; demonstrated expertise to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment; proven history of consistently meeting deadlines; and expertise to handle confidential material with discretion. Proficiency in Word and 65 WPM typing speed a must. Salary commensurate with background. Candidates who are qualified should send resumes and salary history to: HR Department., P.O.