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Senior IP Trademark Docket Specialist

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In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
84K-152K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
84K-152K Annually
Senior level
The Senior IP Trademark Docket Specialist leads the docketing team, maintains trademark docket systems, processes communications, conducts quality checks, and generates reports, ensuring adherence to procedures and firm policies.
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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., Boston, New York, Houston, Philadelphia, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle 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 Silicon Valley, CA, and San Francisco, CA the salary range for this position is $95,160 - $152,198.

For positions in New York, NY, and Orange County, CA the salary range for this position is $91,500 - $146,325.

For positions in Chicago, IL the salary range for this position is $84,200 - $134,600.

For positions in Washington D.C. and Seattle, WA the salary range for this position is $87,800 - $140,450.

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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