Legal Staff Paralegal in Philadelphia, PA

Law Firm

Philadelphia, PA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Philadelphia, PA

Legal Staff

2-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: IP Trademark Docketing Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The IP Trademark Docketing Specialist at the law firm is responsible for supporting attorneys and clients in trademark prosecution activities. Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
- De-docketing pertinent deadlines and opening new matters.
- Creating, modifying, and generating docket and status reports.
- Processing incoming file transfers and generating 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.
- Ensuring completion and verification of daily PTO submissions.
- Communicating with attorneys and staff regarding pending action items and following up appropriately.
- Engaging in special projects and additional duties as assigned.
- Following firm procedures and risk management guidelines to perform a variety of complex duties.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires 2-4 years of trademark docketing experience, preferably with CPI. Candidates should possess:
- Working knowledge of trademark docketing procedures, including USPTO and foreign practices.
- Advanced knowledge of trademark docketing processes as 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.
- A Paralegal Certificate and/or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Salary Information:
The base salary ranges for the IP Trademark Docketing Specialist position vary by state and may not be applicable to other locations. The salary ranges are as follows:
- Washington: –
- Illinois: –
- District of Columbia: –
- New York City: –
- New York State: –
- Colorado: –
- California: –

In addition to base compensation, the law firm provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package, which includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, health advocacy services, behavioral health and counseling resources, 401(k), profit sharing, pre-tax transit and parking program, backup dependent care, senior care planning support, resources for individuals with developmental disabilities, and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. Personal information collected from applicants will be used solely for processing the application throughout the recruitment or employment process.