IP Patent Docket Specialist

Docket Specialist

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

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."