ADC Docketing - Task Coordinator

Regular Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides daily oversight of the ADC inbox, as well as other client inboxes to ensure all email is prioritized and timely addressed.
• Monitors and clears the ADC daily docket, reminds professionals of matters due.
• Reviews incoming communications from the USPTO and clients. Ensures all are correctly interpreted as to instructions contained therein and distributed.
• Prepares reminder letters to clients and drafts letters as assigned by legal professionals or as the docket necessitates.
• Open new matters coming into the ADC and coordination with lead attorney to get the work assigned and distributed.
• Researches issues raised by clients or internal colleagues, and responds accordingly.
• Maintains electronic case records to ensure that pertinent communications/documents are saved in accordance with firm policies.
• Communicates with officials at the USPTO by email or telephone, as necessary.
• Downloading search reports and references and saving into the proper DMS work spaces.
• Maintaining certain client spreadsheets.
• Provides assistance in handling projects or assignments as directed.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

• Proficient in advanced skills in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to type at least 50 wpm.
• Must have a working knowledge and understanding of patent prosecution process.
• Ability to relate to staff in a positive, collaborative manner.

Salary range: $65,000 to $80,000. The firm offers many benefits, including 401k, medical insurance with prescription coverage, HSA, FSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, EAP, group and supplemental life insurance, long-term care, STD, LTD, individual disability income protection, critical illness, accident, pet and legal insurance, onsite parking.