DC office of general practice law firm seeks patent prosecution secretary who is fluent in Japanese. In addition to the required language skill, the ideal candidate must have three years minimum experience performing the full range of patent prosecution duties, and have a thorough working knowledge of the entire patent prosecution process. This position needs someone who can handle the work without assistance. Experience with the USPTO website, the broad array of formalities paperwork and new applications, including utilities, provisionals, divisionals, PCTs and national stage are an absolute must. The office administrator is very supportive, and the firm is centrally located in downtown DC. Location: DC Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc