What are the responsibilities and job description for the Docketing Specialist position at Palmer Legal Staffing?
A premier Intellectual Property law firm is seeking a Docketing Specialist with at least five years of solid experience of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution procedures. This is an in-office position and it will be located in the Washington, DC office. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including one hour for lunch. Must be flexible to work additional hours. The role is hybrid with 3 days in office and 2 remote.
Status: Direct Hire
Salary: $65K-$75K DOE
*LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY*
What You'll Do:
- Reserve new matter numbers from accounting and docket new patent and trademark applications;
- Review and process transfer-in files and update the docket system accordingly;
- Docket incoming (PTO, PCT and Foreign Associate) correspondences as needed;
- Review incoming and outgoing emails and update the docket system accordingly;
- Clear the docket on a daily basis to ensure that deadlines are met and the system is properly updated;
- Process EFS receipts and assist in quality control by reviewing the filing and referring to any errors or omissions observed during the normal course of processing the EFS receipt;
- Prepare client status reports for attorneys as needed;
- Provide assistance with overflow docketing and/or coverage as assigned by the Docketing Manager;
- Process attorney special requests including, case closing, client matter changes, assignment changes, etc.; and
- Perform electronic searches with the USPTO, WIPO, and Foreign websites as needed.
Job Requirements:
- 5 years of experience of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution procedures;
- Knowledge of Inprotech® preferred or similar docketing software products;
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
- Detailed oriented and strong organizational skills;
- Must be a team player; and
- Some college preferred.
How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
About Us: Palmer is an award winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- U.S. and foreign patent prosecution procedure: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20001: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20001