IP File Clerk

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Intellectual Property File Clerk to support patent and trademark teams. This role handles appraising and archiving case-related correspondence, routing information to the appropriate parties, and tracking file status.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, precise communication, and the ability to work with remote team members. Prior law firm experience is a plus, and the position is full-time on-site.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient communication, in-person and electronic, with remote teams.
• Adaptability to learn firm and client procedures.
• Ability to prioritize time-sensitive correspondence.
• Sound computer skills; law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review USPTO correspondence and match to the correct file (hardcopy and electronic).
• Retrieve USPTO PAIR documents and save electronic mail to iManage.
• Route items to and from Docketing.
• Maintain record of documents as they move between office locations.
• Assist attorneys and staff in locating physical files.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Computer skills

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Dinsmore is seeking an Intellectual Property File Clerk at our Cincinnati, OH location to support our patent and trademark teams. This position will be responsible for appraising and archiving case-related correspondence, routing information to appropriate parties, and tracking the status and location of files.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming correspondence from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign associates for case-identifying information and match to the appropriate file (both hardcopy and electronic)
• Retrieve USPTO correspondence from the Patent Application Information Retrieval System (PAIR) and save electronic versions of incoming mail to iManage
• Route items and files to and from Docketing
• Maintain record of documents and files as they move between office locations
• Assist attorneys and staff members with locating physical files

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient at communicating, both in-person and electronically, and collaborating with remote team members
• Exhibit adaptability to learn and consistently apply distinct procedures as established by both the firm and our clients
• Ability to distinguish time-sensitive correspondences, and prioritize the workload accordingly
• Sound computer skills are mandatory, and experience within a law firm is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer