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Senior IP Trademark Docket Specialist

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In-Office
Chicago, IL
81K-146K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL
81K-146K Annually
Senior level
Maintain and lead trademark docketing activities: manage computerized docket system, track USPTO filings and deadlines, run reports, perform quality checks, support attorneys, and mentor docketing staff.
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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

  • Vacation and holiday leave

  • Life and accident insurance

  • Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”

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For positions in Washington D.C., the salary range for this job posting is: $84,200.00 - $134,600.00.

For positions in Chicago, IL, the salary range for this job posting is: $80,500.00 - $128,800.00.

For positions in New York, NY, the salary range for this job posting is: $91,500.00 - $146,325.00.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or [email protected]

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.

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Trademark Docketing Systems
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