IP Docketing Assistant
About The Position
MG-IP Law, PC (Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, PC) is seeking a full-time, fully remote IP Docketing Assistant to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, prioritizing, processing, and docketing incoming mail and email, including correspondence from clients, foreign associates, opposing counsel, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The role also involves opening new matters, creating and maintaining electronic files, and ensuring that incoming documents are complete and compliant with USPTO requirements and MG-IP procedures. Additional responsibilities include supporting the patent prosecution process through a variety of administrative and docketing functions, such as preparing client correspondence and invoices, generating reports, maintaining spreadsheets and databases, proofreading documents, and preparing and filing documents with the USPTO. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment. The IP Docketing Assistant is expected to maintain compliance with USPTO requirements and MG-IP policies and procedures while contributing to special projects and other firm initiatives as needed.
Requirements
- 2 years of general IP experience.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
- Strong organizational and writing skills.
- Precise proofreading skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment.
- Sufficiently computer literate and capable in Chrome and Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to lift/carry at least 20 lbs.
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
Nice To Haves
- Prior patent docketing experience.
- Prior trademark docketing experience.
- College degree.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing, prioritizing, processing, and docketing incoming mail and email, including correspondence from clients, foreign associates, opposing counsel, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- Opening new matters.
- Creating and maintaining electronic files.
- Ensuring that incoming documents are complete and compliant with USPTO requirements and MG-IP procedures.
- Supporting the patent prosecution process through a variety of administrative and docketing functions.
- Preparing client correspondence and invoices.
- Generating reports.
- Maintaining spreadsheets and databases.
- Proofreading documents.
- Preparing and filing documents with the USPTO.
- Maintaining compliance with USPTO requirements and MG-IP policies and procedures.
- Contributing to special projects and other firm initiatives as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Stimulating and rewarding career opportunity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
