Docketing Specialist, boutique IP firm, great teammates!

Job Description

Job Description

IP Docketing Specialist – Patent & Trademark

Interested in building a career in intellectual property docketing?

A highly regarded Washington, DC law firm is seeking an  IP Docketing Specialist to join its intellectual property team. This is an excellent opportunity to learn patent and trademark docketing, handle interesting work, and enjoy a hybrid schedule in a collaborative environment. Training will be provided.

You’ll work with U.S. and international patent and trademark matters and play an important role in keeping deadlines, filings, correspondence, and docket records accurate and up to date.

What You’ll Do

• Docket U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications and related deadlines
• Review and process incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, foreign associates, and other sources, including documents related to Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications
• Review transfer-in files and accurately update docketing records
• Monitor incoming and outgoing correspondence and update the docket accordingly
• Review and clear daily dockets to ensure deadlines are properly tracked and required actions are completed
• Process electronic filing receipts and assist with filing quality control
• Identify potential filing errors or omissions and bring them to the appropriate team member’s attention
• Prepare client status and docket reports for attorneys
• Process matter changes, case closings, assignment changes, and other attorney requests
• Conduct electronic searches using USPTO, WIPO, and foreign IP office websites
• Provide overflow docketing support and team coverage as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Two years of professional office experience
• Some IP experience preferred; training will be provided
• Some college coursework preferred; a college degree is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You’ll join an established law firm where your contributions will be valued and where you’ll learn from experienced IP attorneys and professionals while working on sophisticated patent and trademark matters.

If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn patent and trademark docketing, and ready for your next opportunity in Washington, DC, we’d love to hear from you.

Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience.

Our commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!

Company Description

Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience. \r\n\r\nOur commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!