Intellectual Property Docket Clerk

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP, a midsize Chicago Loop law firm, seeks a Docket Clerk for its Intellectual Property practice group. You will review incoming correspondence, docket deadlines, and enter patent/trademark matter data using the docket system.

The role requires 3+ years docketing experience, knowledge of USPTO procedures, and proficiency with FoundationIP and MS Office. You will generate reports, assist with intake, and support the IP Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 3+ years docketing experience in patent/trademark matters.
• Knowledge of USPTO procedures and international offices.
• Experience with FoundationIP or similar docket systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming correspondence to determine docket deadlines.
• Review generated correspondence to enter or clear deadlines in the docket system.
• Download and docket electronic correspondence from USPTO for patent/trademark matters.
• Check daily deadlines and send email reminders to attorneys and paralegals.
• Enter new patent/trademark applications into the docket system using USPTO and other sources.
• Generate due date reports as required by attorneys, paralegals or clients.
• Assist with intake of new matters as required.
• Assist IP Manager with other docketing duties as needed.

Skills

Docketing experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Sitting for long periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

FoundationIP (FIP) docket system

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP is a midsize Chicago Loop law firm in search of a Docket Clerk for their Intellectual Property practice group.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Review incoming correspondence to determine whether deadlines should be entered in the docket system
• Review NGE generated correspondence to determine whether deadlines should be entered or cleared from the docket system
• Download and docket electronic correspondence from USPTO for patent and trademark matters
• Check daily deadlines and send email reminders to responsible attorneys and paralegals to ensure all deadlines have been satisfied by the close of business and, if not, contact appropriate attorney/paralegal
• Enter new patent/trademark applications into the docket system and utilize USPTO website, Foreign Patent/Trademark Office website and/or documents within files to capture relevant information
• Generate due date reports as required by attorneys, paralegals or clients
• Assist with intake of new matters as required
• Assist IP Manager with other docketing related duties as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential
• College degree preferred
• 3+ years previous patent/trademark/general matter docketing experience
• Knowledge of procedures and practices of the US Patent and Trademark Office and international patent and trademark offices
• Experience with FoundationIP (FIP) docket system preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills a must
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with attorneys, paralegals and staff
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to learnAbility to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 per year. Actual pay will be based on experience, education, job-related knowledge, market indicators and internal pay equity. At NGE cash compensation is a starting point and we offer an exceptional Total Rewards Package for our business professionals. To learn more about the NGE Experience, please visit: www. careers.nge.com.