Legal Staff Other in Las Vegas, NV

Law Firm

Las Vegas, NV

Legal Staff Other in Las Vegas, NV

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Trademark Docketing Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

The Trademark Docketing Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the legal team within the Trademark group at the law firm. The primary responsibilities include:

- Reviewing and processing a significant volume of emails, correspondence, mailings, and pleadings related to trademark matters from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), clients, foreign counsel, and other foreign trademark offices.
- Maintaining a comprehensive docket for trademark attorney cases using a web-based docketing system.
- Scanning and saving hard and soft copy documents, adhering to the firm's naming conventions, and ensuring they are forwarded to the appropriate legal team members.
- Reporting documents received and deadlines docketed to responsible parties (attorney/paralegal/IPS/secretary) in accordance with the docketing department standards.
- Preparing and distributing monthly, weekly, and final deadline docket reports that reflect upcoming due dates and reminders to each attorney/client team for critical prosecution deadlines.
- Keeping thorough records of all docketed items to resolve any questions regarding specific deadlines and/or methods used.
- Coordinating with attorneys regarding law changes and local rules specific to governing calculation of out-of-state docketing deadlines to ensure accuracy.
- Assisting with other docketing-related duties, reports, and special projects as necessary.

Competencies required for this role include job knowledge and technical skills, effective communication, teamwork, and providing exceptional customer/client experience.

Education and Experience Information:

- A minimum of 3 years of trademark docketing experience is required.
- Knowledge of WebTMS, PATTSY Wave, or other docketing software is essential.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are necessary.
- Prior knowledge of US and foreign trademark prosecution processes and understanding of relevant documents is strongly preferred.
- Experience or ability to interface with USPTO, WIPO, and other websites regarding trademark matters is required.
- An expert ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work and excellent proofreading skills are needed.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are crucial.
- The position requires the ability and soft skills to work effectively with personnel at all levels of seniority within the firm.
- Aptitude for understanding a variety of databases and software is necessary.

Salary Information:

The salary for the Trademark Docketing Specialist position varies based on location and experience. For Colorado, the salary range is - per hour, while for Washington DC, it ranges from - per hour. Additionally, a discretionary bonus may be available based on performance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The role is situated in a professional office atmosphere with a sedentary work environment, primarily involving sitting or standing for prolonged periods. The position may occasionally require off-hour meetings and events. Physical requirements include the ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, manipulate weights of at least ten pounds, perform repetitive wrist/hand/finger movements, and communicate clearly.

The law firm is committed to promoting work/life balance, offering a scheduled work week, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits from the date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additional voluntary income protection benefits and a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match are available. The firm also offers educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and volunteer opportunities through its foundation.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal employment laws, providing notifications to all applicants about their rights. Further information can be reviewed in the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.