Intellectual Property Legal Secretary

DNA Partners
Boston, MA

National Law Firm

Intellectual Property Legal Secretary

Boston Office

Salary: $85K - $110K

Hybrid Schedule


Join a busy IP practice supporting patent and/or trademark attorneys with high‑quality

administrative and client service support.


What You’ll Do:

  • Manage calendars, deadlines, meetings, and travel
  • Prepare, proof, and format legal documents and correspondence
  • Handle billing, time entry, expenses, and foreign associate invoices
  • Maintain organized electronic and paper files (iManage, Outlook, FileTrail)
  • Coordinate USPTO filings, status updates, client reminders, and reporting
  • Support patent prosecution (applications, amendments, petitions, responses)
  • Assist with trademark docket reports, client spreadsheets, invoicing & collections
  • Provide dependable client service and team support in a fast-paced environment


What You Bring:

  • 5+ years administrative experience
  • 3+ years in patent prosecution
  • Strong MS Office skills; experience with legal billing/time entry systems
  • Outstanding attention to detail, communication, and confidentiality


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