IP Docketing Specialist

About the Role

Akerman, founded in 1920 and recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms with over 700 lawyers across the United States, is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing Specialist. This role provides timely and effective docketing and administrative support to the Intellectual Property Group.

Responsibilities

• Review, docket, and distribute a high volume of incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, and foreign associates according to established procedures.
• Review and update docket based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and correspondence from foreign associates according to established procedures.
• Update docket based on docket answers/instructions received from attorneys and paralegals.
• Monitor daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Perform monthly status check of pending US patent applications.
• Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports as needed by the IP group.
• Save correspondence in document management system to maintain electronic files.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of US and International patent and trademark prosecution processes and their associated rules and procedures.
• Analytical reasoning skills and ability to interpret rules and instructions accurately.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Comfortable and efficient at calculating dates.
• Detail-oriented; ability to perform routine tasks and maintain concentration for long periods of time.
• Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work; excellent proofreading skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• 6+ years of intellectual property experience in a law firm or legal services environment.
• Prior IP docketing experience required.
• Prior IP docketing experience using Foundation IP docketing system.
• Undergraduate degree preferred.

Benefits

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.