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Junior Patent Legal Secretary

Office Washington, DC
Practice Area Patent Prosecution
Date Posted Jan 31, 2025
Application Deadline May 16, 2025
Washington, DC Office
Rothwell Figg is seeking a Patent Legal Secretary with 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience (some litigation experience is a plus).  Successful candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite; accurately type 60+ words per minute; proficient in USPTO PATENT CENTER platform; possess excellent written and oral communication skills; detail oriented; strong organizational skills; and must be a team player.  Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred.  This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed.  Rothwell Figg offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries.  This hybrid work position is located in the Washington, DC office.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepare drafts and file executed documents for new applications including Provisional, National Phase, Continuation, Divisional, and Continuation-in-Part;
  • Review and process formalities including Filing Receipts, Notices of Missing Parts, and Notices of Publication;
    Prepare drafts and file executed documents during patent prosecution stage such as Responses/Amendments, IDS’s, petitions, etc.;
  • Keep up to date on USPTO rules;
  • Revise documents, including generating tables of content and authorities for briefs;
  • Make travel arrangements and process expense reports;
  • Time entry and electronic file maintenance; 
  • Provide relief coverage at the reception desk; and
  • Perform other related administrative duties as assigned.
 
SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $80,000
 
Rothwell Figg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Trademark & Litigation Paralegal

Office Purchase, NY
Practice Area Litigation
Date Posted Mar 04, 2025
Application Deadline May 31, 2025
Purchase, NY Office
Rothwell Figg seeks a Trademark & Litigation Paralegal in our Purchase, NY Office.  Successful candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite; possess excellent written and oral communication skills; detail oriented; strong organizational skills; and must be a team player.  Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred.  This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed.  Rothwell Figg offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepare notice letters to clients for upcoming trademark deadlines;
  • Open new files for internal use;
  • Check billing statuses for files;
  • Assist attorneys with filings, including extensions of time, motions, new applications;
  • Prepare monthly client reports;
  • Assist attorneys with cease-and-desist letters;
  • Tracking developments and deadlines within litigation and prosecution matters;
  • Gather specimens for litigation and prosecution matters; and
  • Assist in preparations for depositions including, but not limited, compiling exhibits and coordinating with court reporters.
 
SALARY RANGE:  $45,000 - $55,000
 
Rothwell Figg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.