Patent Docket Specialist

Overview

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 Docket Supervisor, 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 either of the following locations:
San Francisco, Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), Orange County, Century City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington D.C., with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility to work overtime is preferred.

• Coordinates all areas of the CPI database including information pertaining to each specific application and docket due dates, and remarks.
• Manage incoming domestic and foreign client related communications.
• Handle incoming Patent and Trademark Office communications filed in the Patent Office.
• Process delivery of incoming electronic communications pursuant to departmental procedures.
• Provide docket, status, and maintenance reports to patent personnel and lawyers.

• High school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year of docketing experience or equivalent knowledge of patent processes.
• 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.

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.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at  and selecting "Careers."

TBD or internal tags like #LI-Hybrid, #LI-FM1 are not required in the final description.

The salary ranges for this position vary by location as follows:

• Century City, Los Angeles, Orange County CA and Seattle, WA: $64,700 - $103,475
• Chicago, IL: $59,300 - $94,850
• Washington, D.C.: $62,000 - $99,200
• San Francisco and Silicon Valley, CA: $67,400 - $107,825

The base salary wage range will be determined during the interview process and may vary based on factors such as experience and market conditions. The total compensation package may include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits as described. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is made.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.

California Applicants:
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