Job Description
Position Title: Docket Clerk
Department: Intellectual Property – IP
Location: Washington, DC
Industry: Law Firm / Legal Services
Status: Full Time, Direct Hire
Position Summary:
- Record and monitor client and legal deadlines and inform responsible attorneys of deadlines in a timely manner
- Process mail, input and verify deadline dates into docketing system, and publish docket reminders
- Review USPTO filings for completion and accuracy of format
- Ensure that proper payment for government fees is processed
- Provide system search upon specific request
- Process filing receipts, review documents and determine docketing dates
Qualifications Summary:
- Minimum 1 year docketing experience
- Patent and trademark experience highly preferred
- Working knowledge of docketing software products
- High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework an asset
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly detail-oriented and organized
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Strong proofreading skills
- Excellent attention to detail
This is a full time position in NW Washington, DC with excellent benefits and a competitive salary. The candidate will need to be available for overtime work as needed. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and education.