Docketing Specialist

• 3 days a week onsite Washington, D.C.
• Pay: 65k-85k
• 5+ years of docketing experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain IP docket and communicate deadlines
• IP Docketing software navigation, audit, and communication of update to billing attorney, client, and team.
• USPTO website navigation as directed by attorneys.
• WDFI website navigation as directed by attorneys.
• Maintain follow-up system.
• Handle confidential and time sensitive material.
• Promote and foster positive relationships with IP team, clients, and prospective clients.
• Maintain a professional appearance and a positive attitude.

Job Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization, follow through and follow up, meet commitments and deadlines
• Excellent prioritization/time management
• Must be able to handle multiple projects, changing priorities, and a continually steady workload
• Independent, self-starter, team player
• Strong sense of initiative and a “can do” attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work with multiple attorneys and clients
• Excellent client service skills and demonstrable experience

Education and/or Experience

• Intellectual property or docketing experience preferred.
• Education and/or Experience: Bachelors Degree 
• Experience with Elite or similar time and billing software.
• Familiarity with Intellectual Property docketing software is preferred.