Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary

Job overview

The Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary role is hybrid, full-time, and based in Chicago, IL; compensation is $60,000–$70,000 per year. The posting describes the employer as a leading Chicago law firm. The secretary provides full secretarial support to three or more attorneys and/or patent agents, helping manage patent prosecution filings, documents, deadlines, and client communications. Accurate, organized support helps the legal team advance patent matters and meet USPTO requirements.

What you'll do

• Revise, format, proofread, and electronically file patent applications and related USPTO submissions
• prepare draft responses to Office Actions and attorney checklist items
• prepare patent application figures as directed
• report Office Actions and amendment filings to clients
• obtain prior-art references
• monitor domestic and foreign deadlines
• organize electronic prosecution files
• file correspondence
• enter time in ProLaw
• process expenses
• review attorney bills
• arrange travel as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patent prosecution legal secretary

chicago il

hybrid

ursitti enterprises

intellectual property

uspto filings

patent applications

office actions

docket deadlines

prolaw

$60,000–$70,000/year

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least three years of recent, substantial patent prosecution experience and advanced knowledge of patent prosecution procedures and the USPTO Patent Center system.

About the employer

Ursitti Enterprises LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.