Legal Staff Other in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Legal Staff Other in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Docketing Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

- Reserve new matter numbers from accounting and docket new patent and trademark applications.
- Review and process transfer-in files and update the docket system accordingly.
- Docket incoming (PTO, PCT, and Foreign Associate) correspondences as needed.
- Review incoming and outgoing emails and update the docket system accordingly.
- Clear the docket on a daily basis to ensure that deadlines are met and the system is properly updated.
- Process EFS receipts and assist in quality control by reviewing the filing and referring to any errors or omissions observed during the normal course of processing the EFS receipt.
- Prepare client status reports for attorneys as needed.
- Provide assistance with overflow docketing and/or coverage as assigned by the Docketing Manager.
- Process attorney special requests including case closing, client matter changes, assignment changes, etc.
- Perform electronic searches with the USPTO, WIPO, and Foreign websites as needed.

Education and Experience Information:

- At least three years of solid experience with . and foreign patent prosecution procedures.
- Knowledge of Inprotech® or similar docketing software products.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Must be a team player.
- Some college education is preferred.

Salary Information:

- Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000

Additional Information:

- The position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed.
- Law firm offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries.
- This is an in-office position located in the Washington, DC office with hybrid remote work flexibility.
- Law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.