Intellectual Property Secretary

Position Description: Legal Secretary with Patent/trademarks Experience

Perform complex and specialized secretarial duties and activities relating to Patent and Trademarks for the Patent attorneys and Patent department as required.

Prior legal experience in an office with several attorneys is required.

MUST have the ability to maintain legal records, calendars and general clerical along with the ability to assist with legal documents, particularly trademark and patent applications.

Advanced computers skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent time management, ability to multitask and organizational skills are required to be successful in this position.

Position Requirements:

Bachelors Degree with 3-5 years legal assistant or legal secretary experience, or 8+ years legal assistant/secretarial or paralegal experience required.

MUST be a self starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits:

Westaff's staffing associates enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule as well as the support of professionals who can help launch and develop their careers. But there are many other advantages to working for Westaff. At Westaff, we want to ensure a positive work experience. We understand that taking care of your needs as our associate is one of the most important things we can do. So, as part of our commitment, we offer a generous benefits package including:

* Health and Life Insurance Plan
* Service Bonus
* Holiday Pay
* 401(k)
* Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Credit Union Membership
* Direct Deposit
* CashPay Card

Note: Many of our benefits are subject to additional eligibility requirements. Not all benefits are offered at all Westaff offices. For more information, call your local Westaff representative.

About Westaff:

With more than 57 years of practice, it's no wonder that Westaff has earned the reputation as one of the largest staffing companies in the country, and one of the most experienced. Our success has continued throughout the rest of the world, supplying business solutions in every major market in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Westaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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