Job Title: Trademark Docket Specialist
Job Responsibilities:
The Trademark Docket Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting the trademark portfolio management practice within the law firm's Trademark and Copyright practice group, specifically the Trademark Support Unit. This position reports to the Manager of Trademark Portfolio Services and is responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring the efficient management and monitoring of trademark portfolios. Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring, reviewing, and extracting information from trademark offices, local counsel, staff, and clients globally for entry into the firm's 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:
Candidates for the Trademark Docket Specialist position should meet the following education and experience requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required. Post high school education and experience with CPI (Computer Packages Inc.) is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of trademark docketing experience is necessary.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize work.
- Self-starter with a professional demeanor and the ability to work 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 using a CRM system, and the ability to adapt to new software programs.
- Candidates must possess a team-oriented attitude.
Salary Information:
The salary for the Trademark Docket Specialist position varies based on location and other factors. The salary ranges are as follows:
- 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 but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees 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. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and 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.
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.
Additional Information:
Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
California Applicants:
Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, candidates should be aware that the law firm collects personal information for specific purposes as outlined in the firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates.
Reasonable Accommodations:
The law firm reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Employment Relationship:
If hired, 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 that either the employee or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.
