DOCKETING SPECIALIST

Workman Nydegger•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The IP Docketing Specialist will be responsible for daily docketing of US and foreign deadlines, conflicts checking, intake of new matters, transfers of matters and special projects. This role requires the ability to thrive in an environment with highly structured work processes and a solid understanding of intellectual property law and practice. The specialist will also maintain client and agent records, run various reports, and communicate with foreign associates.

Requirements

Ability to thrive in an environment with highly structured work processes
Knowledge of intellectual property law and practice
Intermediate computer knowledge & skills to learn new software
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Close vision, and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in the daily docketing of data, including the handling of emails, postal mail, US Patent and Trademark Office electronic data, and verification of deadlines
Maintain docketing inbox and file card system
Perform conflict checks and communicate results to attorney(s)
Keep informed and up to date on IP practices and procedures, including new rules and laws
Ensure that the cases being transferred out of the firm reflect a “transferred” status in the database
Handle incoming communications for “transferred out” cases as appropriate
Oversee and coordinate the intake of any new matters into the docketing system for cases coming into the firm
Work in conjunction with the IP Docketing Administrator on special projects which could be identified internally in Docketing or assigned by the Executive Director or Supervising Shareholder
Maintain CPI client, contact, and agent records
Run patent and trademark reports as requested by attorneys and staff
Run reports as requested for marketing purposes
Send a holiday closure notice to all foreign associates in December