IP File Clerk

Dinsmore • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Dinsmore is seeking an Intellectual Property File Clerk at our Cincinnati, OH location to support our patent and trademark teams. This position will be responsible for appraising and archiving case-related correspondence, routing information to appropriate parties, and tracking the status and location of files.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient at communicating, both in-person and electronically, and collaborating with remote team members
• Exhibit adaptability to learn and consistently apply distinct procedures as established by both the firm and our clients
• Ability to distinguish time-sensitive correspondences, and prioritize the workload accordingly
• Sound computer skills are mandatory

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a law firm is preferred

Responsibilities

• Review incoming correspondence from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign associates for case-identifying information and match to the appropriate file (both hardcopy and electronic)
• Retrieve USPTO correspondence from the Patent Application Information Retrieval System (PAIR) and save electronic versions of incoming mail to iManage
• Route items and files to and from Docketing
• Maintain record of documents and files as they move between office locations
• Assist attorneys and staff members with locating physical files

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed