Intellectual Property Support Coordinator

Dority & Manning, P.A; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dority & Manning, P.A. is seeking a detail-oriented IP paralegal support professional to assist patent and trademark teams. The role focuses on document preparation, client communications, and database maintenance within a collaborative firm environment.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrate strong MS Office and Adobe skills, with proven project management and data analysis abilities. Join a team that values accuracy, integrity, and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Ability to independently facilitate and manage projects.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data; excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client and attorney functions for patent/ TM practices including preparing application documents.
• Process US and foreign mail, DS documents, assignments and declarations, and create foreign filing checklists.
• Manage client reporting and tracking including status updates, foreign filing decisions, and client correspondence.
• Assist with obtaining inventor signatures as needed.
• Coordinate with IP coordinators and other client team members; maintain client and firm databases.
• Recommend enhancements to existing processes and procedures; work with leadership to implement changes.
• Participate in professional development, continuing education and training opportunities.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you someone who is highly detailed and process-oriented by nature?Do you enjoy learning new skills and regularly engaging in a diverse set of projects? Do you thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? Does the opportunity to gain insight into innovative projects excite you?

Essential Functions

Manage day-to-day client and attorney functions related to the patent or TM practices including preparing application

documents, DS documents, Assignments and Declarations, processing US and Foreign mail, creating Foreign Filing Checklists etc.

Manage client reporting and tracking including status updates, foreign filing decisions, and client correspondence. Assist with

Obtaining inventor signatures as needed.

Manage assigned tasks and collaborate with IP coordinators or other client team members.

Manage and maintain client and firm databases.

Recommend enhancements to existing processes and procedures; Work with leadership to implement any changes needed.

Participate in professional development, continuing education/training opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/education

Qualifications

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe

Ability to independently facilitate and manage projects

Ability to analyze and interpret data Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail

Values

Openness,Trust,Integrity

Diversity

Client Focus

Quality of Work

Collaboration

Respect and Dignity for All

General Competencies

Drives for Results

Detail Oriented

Problem solving

Adaptability (Managing change and ambiguity; Adaptable)

Self-Development

Time Management

Oral Communication

Written Communication