Hybrid IP Docketing Specialist

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Fertility benefits

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Docketing Specialist to support its Intellectual Property practice. The role focuses on maintaining the docketing system, managing deadlines, and assisting attorneys with a range of administrative tasks.

The position is ideally located in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio, Texas, with a hybrid policy requiring in-office presence as needed. It is a non-exempt role eligible for overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred; in lieu of a degree, 9 years of experience
• Experience with US and foreign trademark docketing required
• Knowledge of docketing software applications a plus
• College degree or equivalent preferred
• Proficient in MS Office products, including Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service-oriented

Responsibilities

• Create records within the database, docketing or calendaring of due dates, and de-docketing or removing due dates when appropriate
• Cultivate relationships and follow up with attorneys and/or paralegals regarding actions due, and other related tasks
• Docketing and reviewing all US and foreign prosecution mail, as well as opposition, interference and/or appellate matters
• Monitor and update attorney dockets daily, with strong attention to approaching deadlines
• Intake and auditing of transfer files
• Maintain knowledge of latest IP rules, both domestic and foreign
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues or questions pertaining to docketing

Skills

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Excellent communication

Customer service oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Docketing software

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Docketing Specialist to support its Intellectual Property practice. The role focuses on maintaining the docketing system, managing deadlines, and assisting attorneys with a range of administrative tasks.

The position is ideally located in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio, Texas, with a hybrid policy requiring in-office presence as needed. It is a non-exempt role eligible for overtime.