IP File Clerk

Dinsmore & Shohl, 255

E. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Dinsmore is seeking an Intellectual Property File Clerk at our Cincinnati, OH location to support our patent and trademark teams. This position will be responsible for appraising and archiving case-related correspondence, routing information to appropriate parties, and tracking the status and location of files.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming correspondence from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign associates for case-identifying information and match to the appropriate file (both hardcopy and electronic)
• Retrieve USPTO correspondence from the Patent Application Information Retrieval System (PAIR) and save electronic versions of incoming mail to iManage
• Route items and files to and from Docketing
• Maintain record of documents and files as they move between office locations
• Assist attorneys and staff members with locating physical files

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient at communicating, both in-person and electronically, and collaborating with remote team members
• Exhibit adaptability to learn and consistently apply distinct procedures as established by both the firm and our clients
• Ability to distinguish time-sensitive correspondences, and prioritize the workload accordingly
• Sound computer skills are mandatory, and experience within a law firm is preferred