IP Clerk

Greenberg Traurig•Minneapolis, MN

8d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment. Join our Intellectual Property Team as a IP Clerk located in our Minneapolis office. We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team. This role will be based in our Minneapolis office, on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. Position Summary The IP Clerk should be an attentive, detail oriented, proactive, and self-motivated individual to assist our IP Department (no prior IP experience is required). The position provides an excellent introduction to IP practice at a large law firm, particularly if the IP Clerk is considering attending law school in the future. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
Ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome
Ability and willingness to proactively seek out additional projects and tasks
Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations.
Proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required
Minimum one year of relevant work experience in a professional environment
A desire to learn, work hard, and take initiative is mandatory
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with electronic document management systems.
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Demonstrates a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), including core capabilities, limitations, and importance of data privacy, accuracy, verification, and ethical considerations within a professional services environment.
Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) and incorporate them responsibly into day-to-day workflows to enhance daily work tasks as appropriate and/or directed.
Proactive approach to learning and adapting to emerging AI and related technologies and contributes to a culture of innovation.

Nice To Haves

Experience using iManage or Filesite a plus

Responsibilities

Manages patent and trademark dockets
Prepares and sends trademark reporting letters to clients
Prepares legal forms as needed
Maintains and organizes client files and electronic databases
Monitors the status of client files and tasks
Researches on patent and trademark databases for due diligence purposes
Works with IP attorneys on various dedicated projects as required
Performs administrative tasks for IP department
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned