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IP Patent Docket Specialist

$67.4k - $107.83k

Morgan Lewis

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Docket Specialist to join our Intellectual Property Patent Support Unit (PATSU). Under the supervision of the Docket Supervisor, the Docket Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining all areas of the patent computerized docket system. The Docket Specialist will also have daily contact with and receive guidance from the practice group lawyers and staff they support.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position can reside in either of the following locations: San Francisco, Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), Orange County (Costa Mesa), Century City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington D.C., with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime is preferred.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Coordinating all areas of the CPI docketing database.
  • Processing information pertaining to each specific application and docket due dates, and remarks from incoming domestic, foreign client related communications as well as USPTO communications filed in the Patent office.
  • Processing delivery of incoming electronic communications pursuant to departmental procedures.
  • Providing docket, status, and maintenance reports to patent personnel and lawyers.
  • Monitor patent daily dockets and provide call up services to attorneys and other patent team members as necessary to clear final dates
  • Generate new patent matter number request reports
Experience and qualifications:
  • High school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year of docketing experience or equivalent knowledge of patent processes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Time-management and organizational skills to prioritize work and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a collaborative team environment
Benefits / Why Join Us

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:
  • Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
  • Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
  • Domestic partner coverage
  • Parental leave
  • Vacation and holiday leave
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at and selecting "Careers."

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For positions in Century City, Los Angeles, and Orange County CA, the salary range for this position is: $67,400- $107,825.00.

For positions in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, the salary range for this position is: $62,000.00 - $99,200.00.

For positions in Seattle, WA and Washington, D.C., the salary range for this position is: $64,700.00 - $103,475.00.

For positions in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, CA, the salary range for this position is: $70,070.00 - $112,093.00.

The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The foregoing salary range applies only to the specific available position advertised herein. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, Health Advocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market fact

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants : Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates


Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.
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