Legal Staff Other in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Other in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Trademark Docket Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The Trademark Docket Specialist is responsible for supporting the Trademark and Copyright practice group within the Trademark Support Unit at a global law firm. The primary duties include:

- Monitoring, reviewing, and extracting information from trademark offices, local counsel, staff, and clients worldwide for entry into the docketing database.
- Identifying and communicating pertinent deadlines to lawyers and paralegals daily.
- Collaborating with attorneys and paralegals to ensure all deadlines are met by assessing correspondence and proof of filings.
- Programming, running, printing, and distributing docket reports to attorneys and staff.
- Assisting with the intake of new trademark portfolios.

Education and Experience:
Candidates for the Trademark Docket Specialist position should have the following qualifications:

- A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while post-high school education and experience with CPI are preferred.
- At least two years of trademark docketing experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Time management and organizational skills to prioritize work efficiently.
- A self-starter with a professional demeanor and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals with differing opinions and diverse personalities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, familiarity with using a CRM system, and the ability to adapt to new software programs.
- Candidates must possess a team-oriented attitude.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Trademark Docket Specialist varies based on location and experience. The salary ranges are as follows:

- New York, NY, Silicon Valley, CA, and San Francisco, CA: $67,400 - $107,825.
- Orange County, CA, and Seattle, WA: $64,700 - $103,475.
- Chicago, IL: $59,300 - $94,850.
- Washington .: $62,000 - $99,200.

The base salary wage range will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may only be part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan, as well as 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 for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.

Eligible employees will also have access to the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits. Employees will receive nine paid holidays per calendar year, two personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn one paid sick leave hour for every 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year, and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

The position is "at-will," meaning the firm reserves the right to modify base salary, as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program, at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applications are solicited 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. The firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.