Legal Staff Paralegal in Charlotte, NC

Law Firm

Charlotte, NC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Charlotte, NC

Legal Staff

2-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: IP Trademark Docketing Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The IP Trademark Docketing Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys and clients with trademark prosecution activities. The specialist is responsible for accurately reviewing correspondence, entering case details and due dates into the firm's docketing database, and collaborating with the IP Docketing Manager to manage a large trademark portfolio using both internal and external resources. Key responsibilities include:

- Following firm procedures and risk management guidelines to perform complex duties.
- Analyzing, reviewing, and processing all trademark correspondence, both domestic and foreign, including United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) communications.
- Docketing USPTO and foreign trademark mail in the docketing system.
- Modifying, adding, and maintaining docket records, and de-docketing pertinent deadlines.
- Opening new matters and creating, modifying, and generating docket and status reports.
- Processing incoming file transfers and generating, as well as monitoring, daily docket of deadlines to ensure compliance.
- Responding to various requests from legal staff and other departments.
- Ensuring accurate entry and date calculation for case information and completion and verification of daily PTO submissions.
- Communicating with attorneys and staff regarding pending action items as needed, including appropriate follow-up.
- Handling special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- 2-4 years of trademark docketing experience, preferably with CPI.
- Working knowledge of trademark docketing procedures, including USPTO and foreign practices.
- Advanced knowledge of the trademark docketing processes as typically acquired through training, education, and several years of work experience in the IP field.
- Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Professional conduct, service-oriented attitude, and acute attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Paralegal Certificate and/or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Salary Information:
This position may be filled in Washington, Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, Colorado, or California. The base salary ranges for this position are as follows, with actual compensation depending on an individual's qualifications and experience:

- Washington: –
- Illinois: –
- District of Columbia: –
- New York City: –
- New York State: –
- Colorado: –
- California: –

Benefits:
The law firm aims to promote a work environment where individuals have access to resources that help them perform their best both professionally and personally. Some of the benefits offered include:

- Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental, and vision plans, including coverage for domestic partners.
- Life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
- Tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs, FSAs for dependent care.
- Health advocacy services, behavioral health, and counseling resources for all family members.
- 401(k), profit sharing, pre-tax transit, and parking program.
- Backup dependent care, senior care planning support, resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
- Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Privacy Policy:
Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. The law firm may collect further information if you consent to a background check, including criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit the Legal Information Portal for the law firm's privacy policies.