Job Title: Patent Docket Specialist
Job Responsibilities:
The Patent Docket Specialist at the law firm is primarily responsible for coordinating and maintaining all areas of the patent computerized docket system. This includes ensuring that all information related to specific applications, docket due dates, and remarks are accurately entered and managed in the CPI database. The role involves handling incoming domestic and foreign client communications, as well as incoming communications from the Patent and Trademark Office filed in the Patent office. The specialist will also process the delivery of incoming electronic communications in accordance with departmental procedures. Additionally, the Patent Docket Specialist is tasked with providing docket, status, and maintenance reports to patent personnel and lawyers. The position requires daily contact with, and guidance from, practice group lawyers and staff.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Patent Docket Specialist position must have at least a high school diploma and a minimum of one year of docketing experience or equivalent knowledge of patent processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, is required. The role demands excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and strong time-management and organizational skills to prioritize work and handle multiple projects simultaneously. The ability to work well under pressure in a collaborative team environment is essential.
Salary Information:
The salary range for the Patent Docket Specialist position varies by location. For positions in Century City, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Seattle, the salary range is $64,700 to $103,475. For positions in Chicago, the salary range is $59,300 to $94,850. For positions in Washington, ., the salary range is $62,000 to $99,200. For positions in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the salary range is $67,400 to $107,825. The base salary will be determined during the interview process and may vary based on prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary offers may be outside of these ranges based on individual circumstances. Additionally, salary may only be a part of the total compensation package, which includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits:
The law firm offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. The compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes talent and experience gained with each year of service. The firm is committed to offering comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage with a variety of plans, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, domestic partner coverage, parental leave, vacation and holiday leave, life and accident insurance, income protection (including sick leave, salary continuation, and long-term disability), and a 401(k) plan. Employees may also participate in company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death, and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include access to the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits. Employees receive nine paid holidays per calendar year, two personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. Eligible employees earn one paid sick leave hour for every 30 hours worked and may take up to five days of bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year, and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy.
Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity Information:
The law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. The firm values inclusion and solicits applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the firm will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
At-Will Employment:
If hired, the employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of employment at any time, and either the employee or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.
