CONTRACT | IP Docketing Specialist

Lawyers On Demand; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lawyers on Demand is seeking a contract IP Docketing Specialist to support a law firm client in Washington, DC. The role focuses on accurately reviewing correspondence and entering case details and due dates into the docketing system, ensuring compliance with USPTO and PTAB filings.

The position is 6 months, with 5 days on site per week. Start ASAP; strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and familiarity with patent and trademark procedures are required.

Formación

• Associate degree and at least 2 years of docketing experience.
• Extensive knowledge of US patent, trademark and court rules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and docketing databases.

Responsabilidades

• Review correspondence and enter case details and due dates into the docketing database.
• Process incoming mail and docket due dates based on filings and client instructions.
• Assist with new and transfer-in matters; enter data accurately into docketing system.
• Ensure docketed items are addressed per firm procedures.
• Identify discrepancies in PTO correspondence and resolve them.
• Communicate docket matters with attorneys and staff.
• Use fax server to docket and route incoming faxes.
• Provide holiday coverage as assigned.

Conocimientos

Docketing experience

Patent rules

Trademark rules

MS Office

CPi knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Educación

Associate degree

Herramientas

CPi

Docketing system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Descripción del empleo

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio Company, is currently seeking a contract IP Docketing Specialist to support one of our law firm clients in Washington, DC.

Start: ASAP once interviewed and selected

Location: 5 days per week on site in Washington DC

Duration: 6 months, temp-to-hire potential for the stellar performer

Role Overview

The Docket Specialist is responsible for accurately reviewing correspondence and entering case details and due dates into the firm's docketing database.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of U.S. international patent, trademark, court rules and firm procedures to properly identify and assess docketing action types and due dates
• Process incoming mail and docket due dates in the firm's docketing system, as necessary, based upon confirmed USPTO/PTAB/TTAB filings and/or confirmation of instructions and filings from clients and foreign associates
• Assist with the processing and reviewing of new, original, and transfer-in matters; entering complete and accurate data into docketing database
• Ensure that all docketed items are addressed and cleared in compliance with established firm docket procedures
• Identify discrepancies or problems with PTO correspondence, filings or other sources and seek appropriate resolution
• Communicate timely and accurately with attorneys and legal support staff regarding docket matters and due dates
• Utilize fax server system to accurately identify, docket and route incoming faxes
• Provide coverage on holidays as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of patent, trademark and litigation rules and procedures for the US and foreign countries
• Knowledge of Computer Packages, Inc. (CPi) a plus
• Ability to process computer data; format and generate reports, experience processing new client/new case intake projects
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail-oriented and extremely accurate
• Ability to work well without direct supervision
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure, meet frequent deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication (including spelling and grammar) and interpersonal skills are required
• Flexible attitude and the ability to deal well with changing assignments and priorities; willingness to learn and acquire advanced duties, and provide support to varied office members

LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.