Trademark Docket Clerk

Dinsmore; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP seeks a Docket Clerk to support the Intellectual Property practice group. The role focuses on docket management, deadline tracking, and interfacing with attorneys and paralegals across multiple offices.

Located in the IP docketing team, this position emphasizes accuracy, communication, and process improvements to ensure timely filings and compliance within a dynamic law firm environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt and apply distinct docketing procedures.
• Experience with legal docketing and deadlines.
• Familiarity with Anaqua is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming correspondence from the PTO, foreign associates, and clients, as well as internal docketing requests, for newly-imposed deadlines and other docket updates to be entered into the system.
• Build and manipulate database queries to prepare and distribute docket reports.
• Interact with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants to confirm data points and clarify docketing requests.
• Perform docket cleanup pursuant to firm protocol.
• Work with fellow docket clerks and the docketing manager to troubleshoot database discrepancies and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Time management

Computer skills

Docketing procedures

Anaqua experience

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl, 255 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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 a Docket Clerk to support our trademark team within our Intellectual Property practice group.

This position can be located in: Ann Arbor, MI; Bloomington, IN; Boston, MA; Charleston, WV; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Houston, TX; Huntington, WV; Indianapolis, IN; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Miami, FL; Morgantown, WV; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Troy, MI; Wheeling, WV

Responsibilities

• Review incoming correspondence from the PTO, foreign associates, and clients, as well as internal docketing requests, for newly-imposed deadlines and other docket updates to be entered into the system
• Build and manipulate database queriesto prepare and distribute docket reports
• Interact with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants to confirm data points and clarify docketing requests
• Perform docket cleanup pursuant to firm protocol
• Work with fellow docket clerks and the docketing manager to troubleshoot database discrepancies and identify opportunities for process improvements

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exhibit adaptability to learn and consistently apply distinct docketing procedures as established by both the firm and our clients
• Ability to distinguish time-sensitive correspondencesand prioritize the workload accordingly
• Sound computer skills are mandatoryand experience within a law firm is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of both domestic and foreign trademark procurement processes as well as experience with Anaqua is a plus

Dinsmore & Shohl, 255 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America