Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary

The Del Mar Heights office of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton is seeking a Patent Prosecution Secretary with a minimum 5 years experience. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution procedures and be familiar with USPTO patent forms. The duties include finalizing and filing patent documents with the USPTO, supporting patent attorneys during all phases of prosecution, and watching and handling items on the attorneys' prosecution calendar. Knowledge of CPI a plus. Candidate must be a highly motivated self starter with excellent technical, organizational and administrative skills. Must be able to work independently and handle multiple projects and changing priorities. Candidate should also possess outstanding communication skills and a team-player spirit. Must be proficient in a Windows environment, experienced in Microsoft Word, and have excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills. Please send resume with salary requirements to: Sheppard Mullin at 12275 El Camino Real, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130 Attn: Human Resources, fax to (858) 847-4849 or email hr.dm@sheppardmullin.com. EOE