Legal Staff Paralegal in Pittsburgh, PA

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Pittsburgh, PA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Pittsburgh, PA

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

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H1: Join Our Team as an IP Docketing Specialist at a Global Law Firm
H2: Essential Functions and Preferred Qualifications for the Role

JOB TITLE: IP Docketing Specialist - Intellectual Property - Pittsburgh

OVERVIEW: Join the team at **Members Only**, a top global law firm with over 900 attorneys worldwide, and be a part of finding innovative solutions for today's legal and business challenges.

SUMMARY: As an IP Docketing Specialist, you will provide support for patent and trademark docketing to various teams within the Intellectual Property Practice Group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Calendar important dates for patent and trademark filings and actions
- Download and file electronic correspondence from various offices
- Circulate incoming correspondence to appropriate attorney teams
- Prepare docket reports
- Monitor due dates and ensure timely completion
- Review and advance or de-docket items as instructed
- Assist with client intakes and transfers
- Participate in team meetings
- Provide backup support to other docketers
- Perform other assigned tasks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- required
- Minimum of 3 years of prior IP docketing or related experience
- Strong understanding of domestic and foreign patent and trademark prosecution processes
- Familiarity with various patent and trademark offices
- Knowledge of docketing terminology, best practices, and patent & trademark laws
- Ability to independently determine priority dates and calculate due dates
- Experience with docketing databases, Patricia preferred
- Familiarity with patent and trademark office websites
- Proficiency in computer skills, including data manipulation and analysis
- Attention to detail, time management skills, problem-solving mindset, and collaborative spirit

BENEFITS:

- Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans
- Commuter, HSA, and FSA spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
- 401k and Pension Plan
- Generous vacation days and paid holidays
- Employee Referral Bonus

EEO STATEMENT: Duane Morris is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please .

DATA PRIVACY STATEMENT: **Members Only** is committed to protecting personal data and respecting your privacy. This statement, together with our Website Disclaimer and relevant terms of business or other contract between us, sets out how we process your personal data. "Personal data" refers to any information that can identify a living individual, either on its own or when combined with other information. Our Website includes this website and any other Duane Morris websites. Please read this statement carefully to understand our practices and how you can exercise your rights. You should also read any other privacy notices that may apply to our use of your personal data in specific circumstances.

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Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Additionally, Duane Morris reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate any benefit plan at any time. The Plan Administrator has the authority to make such changes.

May 23, 2025
Nov 10, 2024
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