Senior IP&T Docket Specialist

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Senior IP&T Docket Specialist, Patent Docket. This is a remote position, with the option to come into an office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and detailed quality assurance checks on patent docketing and de-docketing and resolve any discrepancies.
• Docket incoming postal and electronic correspondence from foreign associates and from the USPTO for patent matters.  De-docket completed action items from the docket system.
• Generate complex docket reports and queries per attorney, paralegal and legal administrative assistant requests.
• Create new patent records within the docketing software system and resolve any discrepancies within the new business intake system and the docketing software system.
• Create and maintain patent docketing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train others on established processes.
• Handle all inquiries from attorneys, paralegals and legal administrative assistants in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist the IP&T Docket Manager, Patent Docket, with special projects/requests as needed.
• Provide back-up to the docket specialist team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience utilizing intellectual property docketing software required; experience using Inprotech highly desirable
• Minimum 5 years direct domestic and international patent docketing experience required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of domestic and international patent processes and laws as they pertain to docketing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience

Salary

Chicago Only DOE: $83,500 - $107,500

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.

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