Docketing Specialist - signing bonus for you!

A premier Intellectual Property law firm is seeking a Docketing Specialist with at least three years of solid experience of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution procedures.

The firm offers a hybrid work schedule and candidates will be required to be in the office 3 days per week and work remotely 2 days per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reserve new matter numbers from accounting and docket new patent and trademark applications;

• Review and process transfer-in files and update the docket system accordingly;

• Docket incoming (PTO, PCT and Foreign Associate) correspondences as needed;

• Review incoming and outgoing emails and update the docket system accordingly;

• Clear the docket on a daily basis to ensure that deadlines are met and the system is properly

  updated;

• Process EFS receipts and assist in quality control by reviewing the filing and referring to any

  errors or omissions observed during the normal course of processing the EFS receipt;

• Prepare client status reports for attorneys as needed;

• Provide assistance with overflow docketing and/or coverage as assigned by the Docketing

  Manager;

• Process attorney special requests including, case closing, client matter changes, assignment

  changes, etc.; and

• Perform electronic searches with the USPTO, WIPO, and Foreign websites as needed.

• QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3+ years of experience of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution procedures;

  • Knowledge of Inprotech® preferred or similar docketing software products;

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills;

  • Detailed oriented and strong organizational skills;

  • Must be a team player; and

  • Some college preferred.

  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

HOURS: core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including one hour for lunch.

Must be flexible to work additional hours.