IP Operations Systems Specialist

Overview

The organization is seeking an IP Operations System Specialist to join its remote-first Practice Systems Department. Team members primarily work from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence.

This role is remote-first, with a focus on candidates in MA, DE, NY, CA, DC, MN, TX, GA, and IL.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IP systems through regular audits, data cleanup, and validation.
• Support daily matter opening and staffing updates required by practice groups.
• Develop and run recurring and ad hoc reports and audits in response to requests made through department-established processes.
• Assist with initiatives to implement automation to create efficiencies for the IP Operations team and practice groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in patent or trademark prosecution support services (preferred).
• Demonstrated proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • IP docketing/management systems
  • Document management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• MS SQL skills.
• Experience in patent or trademark prosecution support services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities, along with a benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution.
• Back-up child care and health and wellness initiatives.
• Final compensation will be based on education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.

Estimated starting pay:

• Boston, New York, San Diego, and Silicon Valley: $37.36 - $46.70 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), equivalent to $68,000 - $85,000 annually.
• Chicago, Minneapolis, and Washington, D.C.: $34.87 - $43.59 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), equivalent to $68,000 - $85,000 annually.

Location

Remote-first position with focus on candidates located in MA, DE, NY, CA, DC, MN, TX, GA, and IL.