IP Docketing Specialist Job at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Overview:
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, a global Am Law 100 firm, is seeking an experienced IP Docketing Specialist.

This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices listed. The offices we are considering are: Orange County, Downtown San Diego, Del Mar, Century City, Downtown Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, and Washington DC. There is only one opening.

We are seeking an IP Docketing Specialist that is experienced in U.S. and Foreign trademark prosecution docketing.

  • This position has a remote/hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation to be in the office on an as needed basis.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' trademark prosecution docketing experience. The IP Docketing Specialist will be maintaining accurate and up-to-date databases of due dates and information on all client matters which pertain to trademark matters. These positions will report directly to the IP Docketing Manager and will work closely with the IP attorneys and staff.
Responsibilities:
  • Review all incoming client mail (including U.S. Mail, e-mail, courier packages, faxes) for the IP group that relates to trademark matters to determine due dates or reminder dates that need to be entered into Firm's computerized docket databases
  • Process and forward information regarding each date entered into docket databases to the appropriate individuals
  • Enter all due dates and reminder dates as appropriate into docket databases. Annotate all entries as appropriate
  • Review PTO EFS filing receipts and outgoing correspondence and update docketing database accordingly by closing/adding appropriate docket dates
  • Prepare reports for attorneys and staff
  • Follow up on daily dockets to ensure that they have satisfied all the day's due dates; inform IP Docketing Manager and Responsible/Billing attorney if any have not yet been satisfied by close of business each day
  • Update all information in docket databases on a daily basis as indicated by attorney or as indicated from client correspondence
  • Assist other docket specialists in double-checking to ensure all dates docketed by that specialist are accurate
  • Regular, predictable, and timely attendance.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3 years of comprehensive U.S. and Foreign trademark prosecution docketing experience
  • Thorough knowledge of procedures and practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications: Additional experience with U.S. and Foreign patent prosecution docketing is a plus.

Computer/Software Knowledge

Required:
  • Knowledge of and experience with docketing software such as CPI, Inprotech, Foundation IP, IP Manager
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Knowledge of and experience with resources such as PAIR and other International IP law databases

Work Environment
Overtime will be required on occasion as the workload requires.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 to $55.00 per hour.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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