Legal Staff Other in Pittsburgh, PA

Law Firm

Pittsburgh, PA

Legal Staff Other in Pittsburgh, PA

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

H1: IP Docketing Specialist - Intellectual Property Opportunity at Global Law Firm

H2: Join Our Team at Duane Morris LLP - Apply for IP Docketing Specialist Role Now!

BOLD HEADLINE: Seeking Experienced IP Docketing Specialist for Innovative Solutions-Focused Law Firm

Are you a detail-oriented individual with prior experience in IP docketing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Look no further! Duane Morris LLP is seeking an IP Docketing Specialist to join our team and support our Intellectual Property Practice Group. Apply now to be a part of our global law firm with over 800 attorneys in offices around the world.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing docketing support to various teams within our IP practice group. This includes calendaring important dates for patent and trademark applications, downloading and filing electronic correspondence, preparing docket reports, and proactively monitoring deadlines. You will also assist with intakes and transfers for new clients and attorney hires, participate in team meetings, and provide back-up support as needed.

We are looking for candidates with a high school diploma and at least 3 years of prior IP docketing or related work experience. You should have a thorough understanding of domestic and foreign patent and trademark prosecution and lifecycles, as well as knowledge of docketing terminology, best practices, and patent & trademark laws. Experience with docketing databases and navigating patent and trademark office websites is also required. Strong computer skills, attention to detail, time management skills, problem-solving mindset, and a collaborative spirit are essential for success in this role.

At Duane Morris, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans, commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage, 401k and pension plans, and 22 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays. We also offer professional development training, fertility support benefits, back-up (family) care advantage, and an employee assistance program. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact our HR Assistant, Shawn Tato.

As a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of Delaware, Duane Morris is committed to protecting personal data and respecting your privacy. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to our Data Privacy Statement which outlines how we process your personal data. We encourage you to read this statement carefully and also any other privacy notices that may apply to our use of your personal data in specific circumstances.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this role and is not an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Duane Morris reserves the right to make changes to this job description and any benefit plans at any time. Join our team and be a part of our innovative solutions-focused law firm!