IP TRADEMARK DOCKETING PARALEGAL
NY Office
The Trademark Docketing Paralegal provides attorneys, paralegals and the Trademark Practice Group with docketing support, including maintaining a historical record of filings, computing and calendaring due dates in CPI and in other firm systems, client onboarding and transfers, and daily docketing / follow-up of all Trademark actions and deadlines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicative, a quick and willing learner and able to effectively function within a fast-moving team setting. The candidate should be comfortable communicating with attorneys, paralegals and trademark docketing staff on a daily basis and taking initiative to follow through to ensure work requests are completed efficiently and accurately. Salary range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience.
If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume and cover letter to Christine Lydon, Chief Human Resources Officer, at recruiting@mccarter.com.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Daily entry and maintenance of US and international trademark cases into the CPI docketing system, including USPTO and international trademark prosecution deadlines and TTAB schedules of dates; Update of case statuses; Assist with client onboarding; Review and audit of client data.
- Review and process email from clients and international associates; docketing trademark prosecution and interference due dates for all.
- Alert Firm attorneys and staff of receipt of notices, and impending deadlines.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all data entry including the data entry of new US and foreign, trademark prosecution, interference, and litigation case data; Maintain a high level of quality by reviewing all data entry on a daily basis.
- Assist attorneys and staff by generating Docket Reports as necessary.
- Close out due dates in the docketing system on a daily basis per instruction from Attorneys/Staff.
- Assist with special projects and requests, as necessary.
- No supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 plus years US and foreign trademark docketing experience required; CPI and computerized docketing experience required.
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. and international Trademark filing, prosecution and registration procedures, including TTAB actions.
- MS Office experience required.
- Type 50-75 WPM.
- Must be able to exercise independence and good judgment; have excellent attention to detail; and maintain discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Must maintain a high quality work product, have the ability to schedule work to meet department deadlines and be able to perform job responsibilities under pressure efficiently, productively and in a professional manner.
- Must have the ability to multi task effectively.
- High school graduate required; undergraduate degree preferred.
McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
