Position: Docketing Specialist

Location: Washington D.C.

Full Time: Yes - Hybrid – 3 days in-person; 2 days remote

Salary range: $65,000-75,000 (Willing to go higher for the right candidate)

We are a leading intellectual property law firm based in Washington, DC.

This position is primarily responsible for processing incoming email and documents as well as preparing correspondence to and from clients, foreign associates, and vendors regarding new applications, formal requirements, filing details, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Perform electronic searches with the USPTO, WIPO, and Foreign websites as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of experience in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution procedures;
• Knowledge of Inprotech® preferred or similar docketing software products;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Detailed-oriented and strong organizational skills;
• Must be a team player; and
• Some college preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays