Specialist, Docketing

NRF•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Norton Rose Fulbright is accepting expressions of interest from talented trademark professionals to join our docketing team. This posting is part of our evergreen hiring approach, which allows us to engage with experienced professionals on a rolling basis for future opportunities across our U.S. offices. Norton Rose Fulbright is hiring a Docketing Specialist to support our Intellectual Property practice. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the firm's docketing system, managing critical deadlines, and supporting attorneys through a broad range of administrative and docketing functions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This position is ideally located in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio, Texas. We offer a hybrid working policy which requires being in the office on an as needed basis. It is expected that this position may work remotely, unless requested to come into the office by their supervisor. This is a non-exempt position and eligible for overtime pay when appropriate. Overtime and flexibility in schedule may be required from time to time.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of professional experience
Experience with US and foreign trademark docketing required
Proficient in MS Office products, including Excel and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Customer service-oriented

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferred.
In lieu of a degree, minimum 9 years of professional experience required
Knowledge of docketing software applications a plus
College degree or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Creating records within the database, docketing or calendaring of due dates, and de-docketing or removing due dates when appropriate
Cultivating relationships and following up with attorneys and/or paralegals regarding actions due, and other related tasks
Docketing and reviewing all US and foreign prosecution mail, as well as opposition, interference and/or appellate matters
Monitoring and updating attorney dockets daily, with strong attention to approaching deadlines
Intake and auditing of transfer files
Maintain knowledge of latest IP rules, both domestic and foreign
Investigate and troubleshoot issues or questions pertaining to docketing
Other duties

Benefits

Access to three medical insurance plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan
Profit-sharing plans if eligible
Fertility benefits
Commuter benefits where applicable
Student loan assistance refinancing options
Competitive paid time off plan (minimum of 20 days off based on role and tenure)
Generous paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave (parental leave) benefit (minimum of 14 weeks)
Child care support through a back-up care program
11 Firm holidays