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Morrison Foerster · 2 days ago

Patent Docket Specialist

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $99K/yr

3+ years exp

Morrison Foerster is a leading law firm seeking a Patent Docket Specialist to join their Patent Support team. The role involves ensuring exemplary client service, managing docketing processes, and providing guidance to attorneys and staff regarding docket standards and procedures.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Consistently promote and model the Firm's Client Service Principles in teamwork, work product, and personal interaction

Ensure exemplary client service to all internal and external clients; proactively promote client service throughout department and among teams; respond to peer requests with recognition that request serves a client or Firm need

Docket incoming US Patent Trademark Office and foreign filing mail into docketing database; double checking for accuracy. Write effective notes into the database to ensure shared knowledge and historical reference. Routinely apply judgment to ensure that risk management is safeguarded, and docket data is complete and reliable

Manage all forms of correspondence is accurately entered into the database and record keeping system. Investigate perceived discrepancies and inconsistencies in due dates and dockets; analyze and review mail where response dates are not apparent or where contingencies may exist; report issues and findings to appropriate attorneys and staff

Act as resource to attorneys and staff, providing docketing guidance and expertise. Regularly and effectively communicate docket standards, protocols, and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance within department

Review outgoing filings; de-docket relevant dates in docketing database; forecast and enter next action

Ensure that any discrepancies in docket dates and responses are appropriately resolved and corrected

Review relevant documents, such as letters, faxes, email, etc., relating to foreign filing responses and de-docket as appropriate; follow though with foreign filing specialists and department members as necessary

Generate regular docket reports and distribute to department members

Review and follow through on updates to docket report as identified by department members, input updates into docketing database

Prepare ad hoc docket reports for department members and clients, customizing as appropriate. Collaborate closely with department members to ensure that client reports are formatted and prepared to meet client needs

Collaborating and assist in the regular review and assessment of docketing procedures; participate in and coordinate updates to procedures; develop responsive procedural changes

Assist with periodic docket audits and proactively respond to underlying issues

Participate in special projects involving docket function or that require docket expertise, historical knowledge, etc

Provide in-depth, detailed, and analytical research on docket-related issues and questions; follow through on findings; propose and implement measures as appropriate to improve processes to reduce future risk

Scrupulously review all work product to ensure highest accuracy; routinely apply techniques and procedures to manage details, often working under critical deadlines

Actively prioritize work responding to deadlines and changing critical needs

Qualification

Patent docketing experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProofreading skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving approachWork under pressure

Required

Minimum three to five years of patent docketing experience preferred

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work effectively and to prioritize under pressure; ability to meet deadlines under sometimes stressful conditions

Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work, excellent proofreading skills

Advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive, detailed data

Ability to exchange information and to present ideas, report facts and other information concisely

A highly proactive, solution-oriented approach to work and team interaction

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word

Availability to work overtime, flexibility regarding work schedule

Benefits

A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.

Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.

Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.

Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.

Education reimbursement annually.

Dedicated Talent Development team.

Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

Company

Morrison Foerster

Glassdoor3.8

Morrison Foerster transforms complexity into advantage.

Founded in 1883

San Francisco, California, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.mofo.com

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