IP Specialist-ADC/Task Coordinator

Oblon•Alexandria, VA

15d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Provides daily oversight of the ADC inbox, as well as other client inboxes to ensure all email is prioritized and timely addressed. Monitors and clears the ADC daily docket, reminds professionals of matters due. Reviews incoming communications from the USPTO and clients. Ensures all are correctly interpreted as to instructions contained therein and distributed. Prepares reminder letters to clients and drafts letters as assigned by legal professionals or as the docket necessitates. Open new matters coming into the ADC and coordination with lead attorney to get the work assigned and distributed. Researches issues raised by clients or internal colleagues, and responds accordingly. Maintains electronic case records to ensure that pertinent communications/documents are saved in the same in accordance with firm policies. Communicates with officials at the USPTO by email or telephone, as necessary. Downloading search reports and references and saving into the proper DMS workspaces. Maintaining certain client spreadsheets. Provides assistance in handling projects or assignments as directed. Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

Requirements

Proficient in advanced skills in Microsoft applications.
Ability to type at least 50 wpm.
Working knowledge and understanding of patent prosecution process.
Ability to relate to staff in a positive, collaborative manner.

Responsibilities

Provides daily oversight of the ADC inbox, as well as other client inboxes to ensure all email is prioritized and timely addressed.
Monitors and clears the ADC daily docket, reminds professionals of matters due.
Reviews incoming communications from the USPTO and clients.
Ensures all are correctly interpreted as to instructions contained therein and distributed.
Prepares reminder letters to clients and drafts letters as assigned by legal professionals or as the docket necessitates.
Open new matters coming into the ADC and coordination with lead attorney to get the work assigned and distributed.
Researches issues raised by clients or internal colleagues, and responds accordingly.
Maintains electronic case records to ensure that pertinent communications/documents are saved in the same in accordance with firm policies.
Communicates with officials at the USPTO by email or telephone, as necessary.
Downloading search reports and references and saving into the proper DMS workspaces.
Maintaining certain client spreadsheets.
Provides assistance in handling projects or assignments as directed.
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.