Trademark Paralegal Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Job Title	Paralegal
Experience	3-5 Years
Description	Arent Fox LLP IP Docketing Specialist Arent Fox Washington Office is seeking an experienced IP Docketing Specialist to attend to day-to-day docketing functions of domestic and foreign trademark prosecution in strict adherence to established policies and procedures for a growing and talented IP Group. Primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: * Analyzing all incoming correspondence related to domestic and foreign trademark prosecution; discerning the pertinent information and entering required information into the docketing database. * Reconciling as-filed documents, acknowledgement receipts, docket sheets, attorney comments and departmental emails against docketed due dates in order to clear dockets. * Preparing system reports and customized queries upon request or on a routine basis. * Monitoring departmental email boxes for incoming correspondence and making appropriate docket updates. * Performing quality review of docket updates and make appropriate database corrections. * Resolving docketing inaccuracies and answering questions related to the docket. * Managing special projects, including new matter intakes and docketing database audits, as assigned. Desired Skills and Experience * Minimum of three to five years of extensive trademark docketing experience using a computerized docketing system, CPI and/or Patricia experience preferred. * Trademark secretarial/paralegal experience preferred * Prior law firm experience required * Knowledge of USPTO practices and procedures required * Thorough knowledge and understanding of domestic/foreign patent and trademark prosecution procedures, terminology, and deadlines required * Excellent organizational, problem-solving, attention to detail and analytical skills * Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written * Strong proofreading skills * Ability to work well under pressure and adjust quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of productivity * Typing at least 45 wpm * Proficient in use of MS Word * Proficiency in use of other office software such as Excel and PowerPoint helpful * Paid overtime required during new matter intakes and departmental projects Firm offers excellent working environment and benefits and is conveniently located to the Farragut North Metro. For immediate consideration please submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Arent Fox LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Qualification and
City	Washington
State	District of Columbia
Practice Area	Trademark
Source	Click Here To Apply Online
Firm Name	Arent Fox LLP
Country	United States