Docketing Coordinator- 2331033

Please send resume should you be interested in the following Docketing Coordinator position located in Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia, New York, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Florida, or Arizona. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary dependent on experience (ideally targeting 60-70K) plus awesome benefits. If you’re not interested, please pass along to your colleagues as we do pay referral fees.

Location: Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia, New York, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Florida, or Arizona.

Salary: 60-70K (depending on location could have some wiggle room)

Work Environment: if you are located within commutable distance then this will be 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH position. If you’re not within commutable distance then you will work 100% remotely

OT Eligible: Yes

Degree Required: NO

Work Week: 37.5 hours

Job Description:

Work with members of the Firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group performing tasks associated with daily docketing of US, PCT, and foreign intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, and related matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process and route all prosecution-related correspondence, including entry of relevant data in docketing system software; docket completed items.
• Create and update matter records in docketing system.
• Handle daily “critical” docket items, including verifying status with attorneys and support staff, escalating to managing attorneys/partners as needed.
• Perform other assigned tasks including review of existing processes, and implementation of appropriate docket actions for US, PCT, and foreign filing.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Proactive in problem-solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Motivated and willing to add responsibilities.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed to perform the essential duties of the position.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR TRAINING:

• 3+ years’ experience in patent and trademark docketing, law firm experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of USPTO, PCT, and international procedural rules and regulations.
• Anaqua docketing software experience preferred, but other docketing software experience may be acceptable.
• Experience searching US and foreign patent office databases to verify docketing-related data.