CONTRACT | IP Docketing Specialist (Washington DC-Baltimore Area)

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio Company , is currently seeking a contract IP Docketing Specialist to support one of our law firm clients in Washington, DC.

Start: ASAP once interviewed and selected

Location: 5 days per week on site in Washington DC

Pay Rate: negotiable, targeting $40-45/hour

Duration: 6 months, temp-to-hire potential for the stellar performer

Role Overview

The Docket Specialist is responsible for accurately reviewing correspondence and entering case details and due dates into the firm's docketing database.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of U.S. international patent, trademark, court rules and firm procedures to properly identify and assess docketing action types and due dates
• Process incoming mail and docket due dates in the firm's docketing system, as necessary, based upon confirmed USPTO/PTAB/TTAB filings and/or confirmation of instructions and filings from clients and foreign associates
• Assist with the processing and reviewing of new, original, and transfer-in matters; entering complete and accurate data into docketing database
• Ensure that all docketed items are addressed and cleared in compliance with established firm docket procedures
• Identify discrepancies or problems with PTO correspondence, filings or other sources and seek appropriate resolution
• Communicate timely and accurately with attorneys and legal support staff regarding docket matters and due dates
• Utilize fax server system to accurately identify, docket and route incoming faxes
• Provide coverage on holidays as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of patent, trademark and litigation rules and procedures for the US and foreign countries
• Knowledge of Computer Packages, Inc. (CPi) a plus
• Ability to process computer data; format and generate reports, experience processing new client/new case intake projects
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail-oriented and extremely accurate
• Ability to work well without direct supervision
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure, meet frequent deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication (including spelling and grammar) and interpersonal skills are required
• Flexible attitude and the ability to deal well with changing assignments and priorities; willingness to learn and acquire advanced duties, and provide support to varied office members

LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.