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Holland & Hart LLP · 4 months ago

Trademark Docketing Paralegal

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$35.58/hr - $59.30/hr

5+ years exp

Holland & Hart LLP is a law firm seeking a Trademark Docketing Paralegal to process high-volume trademark correspondence and maintain accurate case dockets. The role involves serving as the primary contact for docketing issues, leading quality control initiatives, and training team members to ensure compliance with firm standards.

Law Practice

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Review and process a large volume of e-mail, mailings, correspondence and pleadings related to trademark matters from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, clients, foreign counsel and other foreign trademark/patent offices

Maintain trademark attorney case dockets using web-based system. Keep detailed records of all entries to address questions about deadlines and procedures

Serve as the primary contact for escalated docketing issue resolution and inquiries

Thoroughly reviews correspondence, documents, and written docketing requests to ensure all deadlines are identified and docketed. This includes quality review of other team member's assigned work and providing feedback to ensure accuracy. Guides team members to learn and apply changing information

Train and coach team members, to ensure accuracy in docketing entries and compliance with team standards

Develop training materials and standard operating procedures

Provide expertise and guidance on complex trademark docketing issues. Research applicable country laws

Partner with trademark team regarding law changes and local rules specific to governing calculation of docketing deadlines to ensure that all dates docketed are accurate

From a technical strategic perspective, work to improve the quality and efficiency of the docketing process, ensuring that firm standards and controls are robust and lead to an increase in the speed and accuracy of services delivered by the department

Partner with the trademark team to conduct regular audits of trademark databases and docketing systems

Develops, maintains and helps enforce Docketing Team protocols

Assists the Docketing Manager with other duties as needed, including advanced reporting, complex docketing procedures, and assigning work to other team members

Performs additional duties and tasks assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the firm’s overall objectives

Qualification

Trademark docketing experienceParalegal CertificateDocketing software proficiencyUS trademark prosecution knowledgeInterfacing with USPTOAnalytical skillsProfessional integrityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving abilities

Required

Minimum five (5) years of trademark-specific docketing experience and trademark paralegal experience required

Paralegal Certificate or degree required

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Proven aptitude to learn new software applications

Expert ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work; excellent proofreading skills

Ability to provide clear and concise training on enforcement docketing (TTAB, UDRP, Foreign) processes and procedures

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Requires the ability & soft skills to work effectively with personnel at all levels of seniority within the firm

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Professional integrity required and ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust with case teams

Strong critical thinking skills to process complex orders and analyze effects on other case deadlines

Preferred

Proficiency utilizing PATTSYWAVE, WebTMS, FoundationIP, or similar docketing software preferred

Extensive knowledge of the US and foreign trademark prosecution process and understanding of relevant documents is strongly preferred

Experience/ability to interface with USPTO, WIPO, and other websites regarding trademark matters

Benefits

A robust wellness program

Generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

EAP

STD

LTD

Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances

A 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match

Educational assistance

Free or discounted legal services

Opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP

Company

Holland & Hart LLP

Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal service from a vantage like no other.

Founded in 1947

Denver, CO, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hollandhart.com

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