Washington DC
Legal
Temp Legal Secretary

CM Legal
Legal Secretary (Temp)
Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary. The secretary will provide administrative and patent prosecution support to attorneys.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and filing of patent and trademark applications and related documents with the USPTO
- Answer and screen phone calls
- Make reservations and travel arrangements
- Coordinate meetings and manage calendars
- Draft and proofread high volume of correspondence while ensuring legal documents are processed in a timely manner
- Reconcile financial documents and assist with monthly billing
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 3 to 4 years of secretarial experience
- 2 to 3 years prosecution experience
- Flexibility supporting attorneys in multiple offices
- Ability to handle multiple projects with great attention to detail
- Strong organization and communication skills