Connect Staffing is partnering with an AmLaw 100 firm to identify an experienced IP Docketing Specialist to join its Intellectual Property team. This is a fully remote opportunity for an IP professional with strong docketing experience who thrives in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate IP docket records and monitor critical deadlines.
- Review and process correspondence from the USPTO, foreign counsel, clients, and other IP offices.
- Docket new actions, update existing matters, and process docket clearance/de-docketing requests.
- Review docket reports and identify or resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with file transfers, matter maintenance, reporting, audits, and data-quality initiatives.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative teams across the IP practice.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of IP docketing experience, preferably within a law firm.
- Patent and/or trademark docketing experience; trademark experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with CPi docketing software.
- Strong understanding of IP docketing procedures and deadline management.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
- Ability to independently manage a high-volume workload and competing deadlines.