Overview
A global intellectual property law firm is seeking an IP Operations System Specialist to join their remote-first Hub team within the Practice Systems Department. This role focuses on maintaining and improving IP systems through audits, data management, reporting, and automation initiatives. The position is remote-first with a preference for candidates located in MA, DE, NY, CA, DC, MN, TX, GA, and IL.
Responsibilities
- Maintain IP systems by performing regular audits, data cleanup, and validation
- Assist with daily matter opening and staffing updates for practice groups
- Develop and run recurring and ad hoc reports and audits based on department leadership requests
- Support initiatives to implement automation to increase efficiency for the IP Operations Team and practice groups
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent or trademark prosecution support services preferred
- Proficiency with MS SQL preferred
- Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, IP docketing/management systems, and document management systems
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay with discretionary bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contributions
- Family-friendly benefits including back-up child care and health and wellness initiatives
Estimated starting pay (based on location and workweek):
- Boston, New York, San Diego, Silicon Valley: $37.36 - $46.70 per hour (35-hour workweek), equivalent to $68,000 - $85,000 annually
- Chicago, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C.: $34.87 - $43.59 per hour (37.5-hour workweek), equivalent to $68,000 - $85,000 annually
Final compensation will be determined by education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.
Location
Remote-first position with a focus on candidates in Massachusetts, Delaware, New York, California, District of Columbia, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, and Illinois.