IP Patent Docket Specialist

Job Overview 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 and will have daily contact with and receive guidance from the practice group lawyers and staff they support. This position can reside in any of the following locations: San Francisco, Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), Orange County, 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. Responsibilities Coordinates all areas of the CPI database including: All information pertaining to each specific application and docket due dates, and remarks. Incoming domestic and foreign client related communications. Incoming Patent and Trademark Office 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. 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 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. Compensation For positions in Century City, Los Angeles, and Orange County CA, the salary range for this job posting is: $67,400- $107,825.00. For positions in Chicago, IL, the salary range for this job posting is: $62,000.00 - $99,200.00. For positions in Seattle, WA and Washington, D.C., the salary range for this job posting is: $64,700.00 - $103,475.00. For positions in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, CA, the salary range for this job posting 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. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. EEO Statement 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. Recruitment Policy Search firms: Morgan Lewis does not accept resumes or referrals from search firms for most staff positions. If you are a search firm, employment agency, or representative of either, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to a position not approved for agency recruiters and/or for an inquiry submitted to anyone other than the recruiting contacts as listed on our main website. Employment Terms If hired, the 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 factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr