IP Docketing Specialist — Detail-Oriented, Hybrid

Phase2 Technology; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Fertility benefits

Commuter benefits

Student loan assistance

11 firm holidays

Minimum 20 days paid time off

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Docketing Specialist to support our Intellectual Property practice. This role focuses on maintaining the docketing system, meeting deadlines, and assisting attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years docketing experience, US/foreign trademark knowledge, and strong MS Office skills. Hybrid policy in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio, TX with some remote work as needed. E-Verify is used.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree, preferred. In lieu of a degree, minimum 9 years of professional experience required.
• 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

• Creating records within the database, docketing or calendaring of due dates, and de-docketing or removing due dates when appropriate.
• Cultivating relationships and following 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.
• Monitoring and updating 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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree, preferred

College degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Docketing software applications

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Docketing Specialist to support our Intellectual Property practice. This role focuses on maintaining the docketing system, meeting deadlines, and assisting attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years docketing experience, US/foreign trademark knowledge, and strong MS Office skills. Hybrid policy in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio, TX with some remote work as needed. E-Verify is used.