Contract IP Docketing Specialist | On-Site in DC

Lawyers On Demand; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Docketing experience

Patent rules

Trademark rules

MS Office

CPi knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Tools

CPi

Docketing system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.