Docketing Specialist (1506)

Overview

This position is fully remote with the option to commute into one of the organization’s offices if desired. Candidates must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming communications received from outside counsel, foreign agents, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and other PTOs to ensure timely review and processing.
• Review incoming docketing-related communications for PTO requirements, deadlines, and identifying bibliographic information.
• Update records with bibliographic information as provided in official PTO documents and filed responses.
• Update records with tasks and corresponding deadlines, or closure of tasks and corresponding deadlines, as provided in official PTO documents and filed responses.
• Assist clients and paralegals with U.S. and foreign prosecution-related projects.
• Ensure consistent application of identified quality assurance standards in the review and processing of incoming communications.
• Use PTO, IP-related, and other known resources to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies related to application or database errors and/or anomalies.

Requirements

• 2+ years of patent experience, preferably in a patent docket environment.
• Expertise in IP filing and prosecution practices in the US, PCT, EP, and other major jurisdictions worldwide.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Must be able to work remotely in the United States.
• Experience working in ANAQUA and/or PATTSY platforms. FIP and other platform experience a plus.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and consistently follow docketing standard operating procedures.
• Must be able to work as a member of a larger legal team, as well as independently manage a variety of tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a docketing quality assurance (QA) role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary expected to be between $45,000–$60,000, determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Additional compensation may include a comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 8 company holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
• Hybrid or fully remote work model
• Casual and fun work environment

Location

Fully remote; option to commute into an office if desired. Candidates must reside in the United States.