IP Docketing Specialist

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity in the Docketing Department of our Chicago, Boston, New Jersey or Minneapolisoffices. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Position Summary The IP Docketing Specialist is responsible for handling the Intellectual Property Patents / Trademarks Docketing for a multi-national law firm, working directly with IP attorneys, foreign filing specialist(s) and administrative assistants to clear dockets, generate reports, and ensure all deadlines and reminders are fulfilled. This position will support all aspects of U.S. and foreign docketing, trademarks, copyrights, domain names and TTAB in order to accurately identify docketing deadlines for the benefit of our clients and the firm. Duties & Responsibilities Processes both electronic and paper mail. Reviews mail and specific relevant docket deadlines and input into docketing system. Notifies attorneys that items have been properly docketed. Tracks and updates from the PTO that may impact the IP department. Ensures all docketing items are timely and accurately processed in accordance with firm policies. Performs other special projects within the department as assigned. Skills & Competencies Strongly analytical, organized, highly-motivated, proactive and detail oriented. Problem solver and a team player with the ability to exercise independence and professional judgment in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written, verbal, and people skills with the ability to own problems and resolve issues. Ability to handle confidential information with diplomacy. Maintain a high level of workflow and quality controls in multi-office locations, as well as strict confidentiality of client and firm matters. Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Qualifications & Prior Experience Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred. Five years of substantive IP docketing experience at a major law firm or corporation required. Extensive knowledge of U.S. and foreign patents, PAIR, Trademarks and PCT. Anaqua experience a plus. Possess a working technical knowledge to support the firm's docketing system databases. Exhibit strong substantive knowledge of docketing requirements. Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases. In support of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. The program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, seeks to increase diversity representation in the legal profession and within law firm leadership roles. In 2019, GT achieved Mansfield 3.0 Certification, and in 2020, we achieved an even higher standard: Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving that goal and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr