Trademark Docket Specialist in Palo Alto, CA

Law Firm

Palo Alto, CA

Trademark Docket Specialist in Palo Alto, CA

Law Firm Non Legal Department

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Trademark Docket Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The Trademark Docket Specialist is a critical position within the Trademark and Copyright practice group Trademark Support Unit at a law firm. The primary responsibilities of this role include:

- Monitoring, reviewing, and extracting information from trademark offices, local counsel, staff, and clients globally. This information is then entered into the firm's docketing database.
- Identifying and communicating pertinent deadlines to lawyers and paralegals on a daily basis to ensure timely actions.
- Collaborating with attorneys and paralegals to ensure all deadlines are satisfied 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 to ensure smooth transitions and accurate record-keeping.

Education and Experience:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Post high school education and experience with CPI (a docketing software) are preferred.
- A minimum of two years of trademark docketing experience is necessary for this role.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, alongside strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- The candidate must possess time management and organizational skills to prioritize work efficiently.
- A self-starter with a professional demeanor is desired, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- The role requires 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 is required, along with familiarity using a CRM system and the ability to adapt to new software programs.
- Candidates must possess a team-oriented attitude to effectively collaborate with colleagues.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Trademark Docket Specialist position varies based on location and other factors. The salary ranges for various locations 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, taking into account prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on individual circumstances. The total compensation package may include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and other benefits.

Benefits include participation in a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits. Employees receive 9 paid holidays per year, 2 personal days, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. Eligible employees earn 1 paid sick leave hour for every 30 hours worked and may 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.

The position is an "at-will" employment, meaning the firm reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time based on individual performance, firm or department 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. 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. The firm will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.

The law firm reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform essential job functions due to disability, religious belief, or other reasons protected by applicable law. If an applicant believes they need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, they are encouraged to contact Talent Acquisition.