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Procopio has an immediate opening for a full-time IP Docketing Assistant at our Downtown San Diego office. The Assistant will work directly with the intellectual property attorneys and paralegals to monitor actions due for patent and trademark filing and prosecution. On a regular basis the Docketing Assistant is responsible for processing incoming postal/electronic foreign and domestic mail from the USPTO and foreign associates; updating critical information in the docketing database and maintaining its accuracy to ensure quality of records; generating docket reports and queries; liaising with and handling inquiries from attorneys, paralegals and secretaries effectively; and assisting with various other administrative duties. Two or more years of experience in patents and/or trademark prosecution is required as is two or more years of administrative support experience. Familiarity with IP docketing systems or experience docketing is preferred but not required.
Successful Docketing Assistants have the ability to prioritize daily workload, as well as recognize and act on important details and deadlines. Our top candidates have at least 2 years’ experience in patent and trademark prosecution within a law firm an additional 2 years in administrative support. They also have the ability to work under pressure, respond quickly to changing demands, and are self-motivated with the capability to work both independently and as part of a team. They also have strong administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills. Typical pay range is from $66,000 – $88,000 depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.
Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a positive, collaborative, and service-orientated environment; we easily exemplify our Procopio Service Strategy. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion are an important part of our culture. Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP’s was again named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list, with the Patent Law group receiving a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking. Procopio attorneys and practice groups are routinely named to various legal rankings lists, including Chambers and Partners®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®. Procopio was once again certified by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for actively advancing attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ and lawyers with disabilities to leadership roles.
The firm offers generous total compensation packages. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefit program includes: medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, including options for flexible spending/health savings accounts. We have Firm-paid and supplemental life and disability insurance. We offer a 401k profit-sharing program after 12 months of consecutive employment. Additionally, we offer paid holiday, vacation, and sick days.
Procopio is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Procopio Rises Above and has made a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion; we condemn the discrimination of applicants by race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Procopio is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Corporate team in our downtown San Diego office! If you are passionate about your work and looking to join San Diego’s largest and most progressive law firm, please apply! The Corporate Legal Secretary will work closely with staff and attorneys and will have a variety of responsibilities including:
- Prepare agendas, meeting materials and presentations for client and internal meetings
- Recognize client specific preferences and personnel to understand client expectations
- Prepare binders of completed transactions and file documents with the relevant authorities
- Preparing and submitting conflict inquiries and new matter openings; preparing Engagement Agreements and Conflict Waiver letters
- Managing, planning, calendaring of all conference calls and meetings, including client interface
- Assisting in enhancing attorneys practice efficiency and productivity
Our best candidates have 10+ years of Legal Secretary/Administrative support experience and 5+ years of corporate law experience. This role requires a candidate to have very strong attention to detail alongside sound judgment, critical thinking, and a high level of ingenuity to assess issues, identify alternatives and recommend solutions. Candidates must have strong skills in MS Office, excellent word processing skills, as well as outstanding written and verbal professional communications. A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA Approved Program is a plus. If you consider yourself skilled at handling a high volume of work and you have the skills and experience described above, we’d love to hear from you. This position is located at our downtown San Diego office where you are able to work a hybrid schedule if desired (up to 2 days work-from-home). Typical pay range is from $85,000 – $97,000 annual depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP’s was again named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list, with the Real Estate group receiving a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking. Procopio attorneys and practice groups are routinely named to various legal rankings lists, including Chambers and Partners®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®. Earlier this year Procopio was once again certified by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for actively advancing attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ and lawyers with disabilities to leadership roles.
The firm offers generous total compensation packages. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefit program includes: medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, including options for flexible spending/health savings accounts. We have Firm-paid and supplemental life and disability insurance. We have a great Employee Assistance Program and firm incentives for wellness program participation. We offer a 401k profit-sharing program after 12 months of consecutive employment. Additionally, we offer paid holiday, vacation, and sick days. Procopio is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Procopio Rises Above and has made a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion; we condemn the discrimination of applicants by race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.