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 Trademark Docket Specialist for the Trademark and Copyright practice group Trademark Support Unit. Reporting to the Manager of Trademark Portfolio Services, this position assists and supports our growing trademark portfolio management practice
This position will reside in our Washington, D.C., Boston, New York, Houston, Philadelphia, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle or Chicago office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Regular working hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Flexibility with overtime is required.
Primary responsibilities include:
Monitors, reviews, and extracts information from trademark offices, local counsel, staff, and clients globally for entry into our docketing database
Identifies and communicates pertinent deadlines to lawyers and paralegals on a daily basis
Works with our attorneys and paralegals to ensure all deadlines are satisfied by assessing correspondence and proof of filings
Programs, runs, prints, and distributes docket reports to attorneys and staff
Assists with the intake of new trademark portfolios
Education and experience:
High school diploma or equivalent. Post high school education and experience with CPI preferred
At least two years of trademark docketing experience
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, familiarity using a CRM system, and ability to adapt to new software programs
Candidates must possess a team-oriented attitude
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For positions in New York, NY, Silicon Valley, CA, and San Francisco, CA the salary range for this position is $67,400 - $107,825.
For positions in Orange County, CA and Seattle, WA the salary range for this position is $64,700 - $103,475.
For positions in Chicago, IL the salary range for this position is $59,300 - $94,850.
For positions in Washington D.C. the salary range for this position is $62,000 - $99,200.
The base salary 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. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, 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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