Support staff plays an important part of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione's success. Please send all resumes to: Dawn Patchett Senior Human Resources Generalist Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione NBC Tower - Suite 3600 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive Chicago, IL 60611-5599 312.840.3142 dpatchett@brinkshofer.com

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POSITION OPEN IN ANN ARBOR OFFICE
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione has an immediate opening in our Ann Arbor, MI Office for an experienced Intellectual Property Legal Secretary. This position requires 3+ years of experience working as an IP legal secretary.

Specific Duties:

• Reviewing daily docket and deadlines
• Preparing filings, briefs, orders, motions, discovery, and pre-trial preparation
• Preparing and maintaining pleadings, correspondences, deposition transcripts, witness outlines and other litigation-related documentation
• Schedule and calendar appointments; organize business itineraries, travel arrangements, conferences and meetings
• Maintaining information relating to specific client requirements and the ability to complete tasks per clients’ guidelines
• Maintaining attorney chronological files
• Locating internet references

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of intellectual property legal secretarial experience

Requirements:

• Ability to accurately transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and reports from rough draft, dictation, or transcription
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all situations
• Requires knowledge of MS Office Suite and Visio
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workload 

Please email cover letter and resume to Dawn Patchett in HR, dpatchett@brinkshofer.com.

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POSITION OPEN IN CHICAGO OFFICE
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione has an immediate opening in our Chicago Office for an experienced Intellectual Property Legal Secretary. This position requires 3+ years of experience working as an IP legal secretary.

Specific Duties:

• Filing domestic and foreign patent applications
• Drafting client correspondence regarding status of applications
• Preparing and filing Information Disclosure Statements and attached references
• Reviewing daily docket and deadlines
• Preparing filings, briefs, orders, motions, discovery, and pre-trial preparation
• Preparing and maintaining pleadings, correspondences, deposition transcripts, witness outlines and other litigation-related documentation
• Schedule and calendar appointments; organize business itineraries, travel arrangements, conferences and meetings; process expense reports
• Maintaining information relating to specific client requirements and the ability to complete tasks per clients’ guidelines
• Maintaining attorney chronological files
• Locating internet references
• Client billing

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of intellectual property legal secretarial experience

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents and the legal process
• Ability to accurately transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and reports from rough draft, dictation, or transcription
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all situations
• Requires knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

Please email cover letter and resume to Dawn Patchett in HR, dpatchett@brinkshofer.com