Senior IP Trademark Docket Specialist

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Senior IP Trademark Docket Specialist for the Trademark and Copyright practice group. The Senior IP Trademark Docket Specialist maintains at an advanced level the Trademark computerized docket system and is supervised by the Docket Supervisor, but will have daily contact with, and will receive guidance from the Senior Manager of Trademark Portfolio Services and all of the attorneys and staff in the practice group for whom this individual provides support. The position of Senior Trademark Docket Specialist is highly substantive, and the individual holding the position will have a significant role on the docketing team.  

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Washington, D.C., New York or Chicago office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required.

Key responsibilities of this position may include:

• Acting in a leadership role with the docketing team to ensure trademark docketing team is performing in line with the expectations of the Firm and practice group  

• Maintaining docket due dates and remarks in the Firm’s trademark computerized docket system including incoming domestic and foreign communications and papers filed in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)  

• Adapting to specific docketing procedures for certain clients while ensuring that firm policies and risk management are adhered to  

• Processing delivery of incoming electronic communications pursuant to departmental procedures  

• Conducting quality checks on work performed by trademark docket clerks and trademark docket specialists as needed 

• Programming, running, and delivering docket reports to attorneys and legal staff  

• Monitoring trademark daily dockets and provides call up services to attorneys and other trademark team members as necessary to clear final dates 

• Generating new trademark matter number request reports and sends them to the new business department 

• Performing other duties as assigned 

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma

• 5 to 7 years of trademark docketing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• CPI experience is preferred

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail

• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize work

• Self-starter with a professional demeanor and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals with differing opinions and diverse personalities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, and ability to adapt to new software programs

• Candidates must possess a team-oriented attitude

Benefits / Why Join Us

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical coverage, with a variety of plans

• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts

• Domestic partner coverage

• Parental leave<