Intellectual Property Docket Administrator

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Intellectual Property Docket Administrator - Join Armstrong Teasdale LLP

Are you an experienced docket administrator with a passion for intellectual property? Armstrong Teasdale LLP is looking for an IP Docket Administrator to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. In this role, you will manage the docket system and ensure all deadlines are met, while also supporting our foreign docketing processes with a strong international focus. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading law firm and work with a team of talented professionals.

Job Title: Intellectual Property Docket Administrator
Job ID: 2176K
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Department: Intellectual Property Services
Open Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
Pay Type:
Job Function: Staff

The Role:
As an IP Docket Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the docket system, tracking deadlines, and mitigating any potential malpractice risks. This role also involves supervising and providing professional development to other team members within the docketing department. You will work closely with our IT team to ensure the docketing database system is up-to-date and accurate, and serve as the point person with the docketing database system vendor. Other key responsibilities include handling and monitoring docket management for filing deadlines, generating attorney and client reports, and assisting with conducting Internet research and patent screening searches.

Essential Functions:
- Manage and monitor docket management for filing deadlines
- Research and oversee docketing procedures
- Supervise and provide professional development to team members
- Generate attorney and client reports as needed
- Work with IT to maintain and update the docketing database system
- Serve as point person with docketing database system vendor
- Enter and manage data into docketing database systems
- Review transferred new matters and enter due dates into the docketing system
- Prepare patent application filing requests and transmittals
- File foreign applications and review and approve patent invoices
- Process and docket email requests from attorneys and others
- May assist with conducting Internet research and patent screening searches

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Paralegal or Associate's degree preferred
- 2-4 years of related experience required
- 3-5 years of related experience preferred
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Leadership abilities and willingness to train new employees
- Continuous learning mindset and ability to adapt to changes
- Team player who can provide constructive feedback and solutions
- Alignment with the firm's values and commitment to diversity and inclusion

Physical Requirements:
The employee in this role will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.

Travel:
No travel is required for this position.

Join Our Team:
At Armstrong Teasdale, we value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status. We believe that diversity and inclusion bring richness to our workplace and encourage professionals of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Don't miss this opportunity to join our team as an Intellectual Property Docket Administrator at Armstrong Teasdale LLP. Apply now and become a part of a dynamic and highly respected law firm.

Docket Management, Deadline Tracking, Malpractice Mitigation, Foreign Docketing, International Focus, Research, Supervision, Professional Development, Report Generation, Docketing Database Management, Patent Application Filing, Patent Cooperation Treaty, Prosecution Filings, Client Correspondence, Foreign Patent Counsel, Invoice Review, E-mail Management, Correspondence Reporting, Pleading Management, Internet Research, Patent Screening, Communication, Decision Making, Leadership, Continuous Learning, Teamwork

High school diploma or equivalent, Paralegal or Associate's degree preferred

Interested candidates should submit their application through the company's website or by email.

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or equivalent, Paralegal or Associate's degree preferred

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