Docketing Specialist

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C., a premier Intellectual Property law firm, is seeking a Docketing Specialist with at least five years of solid experience of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution procedures. Successful candidates must have knowledge of Inprotech® or similar docketing software products; have excellent written and oral communication skills; be detail oriented; have strong organization skills; and must be a team player. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed. Some college is preferred. Rothwell Figg offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries. This is an in-office position and it will be located in the Washington, DC office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reserve new matter numbers from accounting and docket patent and trademark new applications;
• Review and process transfer-in files and update the docket system accordingly;
• Docket incoming (PTO, PCT and Foreign Associate) correspondences as needed;
• Review incoming and outgoing emails and update the docket system accordingly;
• Clear the docket on a daily basis to ensure that deadlines are met and the system is properly updated;
• Process EFS receipts and assist in quality control by reviewing the filing and referring to any errors or omissions observed during the normal course of processing the EFS receipt;
• Prepare client status reports for attorneys as needed;
• Provide assistance with overflow docketing and/or coverage as assigned by the Docketing Manager;
• Process attorney special requests including, case closing, client matter changes, assignment changes, etc.; and
• Perform electronic searches with the USPTO, WIPO, and Foreign websites as needed.

Rothwell Figg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Docketing: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person