Patent specialist

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 Docket Specialist to join our Intellectual Property Patent Support Unit (PATSU).

Under the supervision of the Regional Manager of Patent Support Services, the Docket Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining all areas of the patent computerized docket system.

The Docket Specialist will also have daily contact with and receive guidance from the practice group lawyers and staff they support.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position can reside in any one of our Boston, Century City, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Orange County (Costa Mesa), Philadelphia, San Francisco, Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), or Washington, DC offices with a hybrid in-office / remote working schedule.

Flexibility to work overtime is preferred.

Key responsibilities include :

Coordinates all areas of the CPI database including :

All information pertaining to each specific application and docket due dates, and remarks.

Incoming domestic and foreign client related communications.

Incoming Patent and Trademark Office communications filed in the Patent office.

Processing delivery of incoming electronic communications pursuant to departmental procedures.

Providing docket, status, and maintenance reports to patent personnel and and lawyers.

Experience and qualifications :

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)

Excellent written and oral communication skills and exceptional attention to detail

Time-management and organizational skills to prioritize work and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work well under pressure in a collaborative team environment

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

LI-Hybrid

For positions in Century City, Los Angeles and Orange County, the salary range for this position is : $56,708.00 - $90,732.00.

For positions in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the salary range for this position is : $61,639.00 - $98,622.00

The base salary or hourly 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.

The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the 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.

The base salary or hourly 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.

The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the 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.

Last updated : 2024-06-19

Salary : $56,708 - $90,732