Patent law firm in Gaithersburg is searching for a staff member to train as a patent docketing database assistant. This is an in-office, entry level position to work with our senior staff members to keep client databases up to date. No experience is required. We will train the right candidate. This position is a temporary to permanent position. The first four months are on a temporary basis without benefits. Benefits start if converted to permanent.
Potential to become a permanent full time position with benefits, and the basis for a career in intellectual property law.
The office is conveniently located near I-270 and Route 117 with free parking.
About us: We value our team, and offer flexibility and a collegial environment in exchange for professionalism, an openness to learning and ownership of the work. Opportunity for advancement and a variety of duties for the right candidate.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Learn to maintain and update client case databases with case updates and document uploads.
• Support senior staff to review all incoming and outgoing correspondence for US, PCT and foreign patent applications into the firm’s and client-run databases for parallel docketing
• Handling daily correspondence and communicating due dates to attorneys and senior staff
• Review of case files for document completeness and update where necessary
• Indexing and managing email communications into document database
• Electronic conversion of documents, indexing and uploading to databases
• Support senior staff to prepare documents for client correspondence or for submissions to the US Patent & Trademark Office
Desired Skills/Traits:
• MS Office
• Google Workspace
• Prefer 2 years of office experience, but willing to train the right candidate
• Working knowledge of document management database preferred.
• Working knowledge of docketing database such as CPi, Pattsy, Master Data, Foundation IP, Anaqua, etc. useful
• Ability to deal with non-conventional situations and customize procedures for clients
• Keen attention to detail and enjoys details
• Discrete and able to handle confidential information
• Longevity in employment history
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Self-starter, thrive in a fast paced environment
• Ability to identify issues and work to resolution before they become problems.
• Stellar interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fast paced, high quality work environment. Hourly rate will be commensurate with experience. For permanent employees, twelve paid holidays per year, paid time off and medical, dental and retirement benefits
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