Legal Staff Other in Boston, MA

Law Firm

Boston, MA

Legal Staff Other in Boston, MA

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Trademark Docket Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The Trademark Docket Specialist at the law firm is an integral part of the Trademark and Copyright practice group within the Trademark Support Unit. Reporting to the Manager of Trademark Portfolio Services, the specialist is responsible for supporting the growing trademark portfolio management practice. Key responsibilities include:

- Monitoring, reviewing, and extracting information from trademark offices, local counsel, staff, and clients globally for entry into the docketing database.
- Identifying and communicating pertinent deadlines to lawyers and paralegals on a daily basis.
- 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.

Education and Experience:
The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with post-high school education and experience with CPI preferred. Candidates should have at least two years of trademark docketing experience. Additional qualifications include:

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Time management and organizational skills to prioritize work.
- A self-starter attitude with a professional demeanor, capable of working 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.
- A team-oriented attitude is essential.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Trademark Docket Specialist position varies based on location:

- New York, NY; Silicon Valley, CA; San Francisco, CA: $67,400 - $107,825
- Orange County, CA; 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 includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and participation in various company-sponsored benefits, such as a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and their eligible dependents.

Employees will also receive nine paid holidays per calendar year, two personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. Eligible employees will earn one paid sick leave hour for every 30 hours worked. They 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 employment relationship with the law firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of employment at any time, and either the employee or the firm may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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 for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.

Applicants who believe they need a reasonable accommodation during the application process due to disability, religious belief, or other reasons protected by applicable law should contact Talent Acquisition.

The law 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.