Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP is Hiring an IP Patent Prosecution Docketing Specialist Near Los Angeles, CA
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, an Am Law 50 firm, is seeking an IP Patent Prosecution 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, and Houston. There is only one opening.
This position has a remote/hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation to be in the office on an as needed basis.
We are seeking an IP Patent Prosecution Docketing Specialist that is experienced in U.S. and Foreign patent prosecution docketing.The ideal candidate will have 3 years' in Foreign patent prosecution docketing experience. The IP Patent Prosecution Docketing Specialist will be maintaining accurate and up-to-date databases of due dates and information on all client matters which pertain to patent matters. This position will report directly to the IP Administrator and will work closely with the IP attorneys and staff. Essential Functions Of Job
Review all incoming client mail (including U.S. Mail, e-mail, courier packages, faxes) for the IP group that relates to patent 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 And ExperienceRequired Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of comprehensive Foreign patent prosecution docketing experience
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. patent prosecution docketing is a plus
Thorough knowledge of procedures and practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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.
You will be based in one of our local Sheppard Mullin offices but will be allowed to work from home. You are required to come into the office on an as-needed basis.
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.Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.