Intellectual Property Docket Specialist

A highly regarded Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist to support a sophisticated Intellectual Property practice. This role is responsible for managing complex domestic and international patent, trademark, and copyright docketing matters and offers the opportunity to work closely with legal professionals across a busy IP practice group.

Responsibilities

• Review and process docket communications related to patent, trademark, and copyright matters
• Enter, maintain, and update critical deadlines using intellectual property docketing software
• Monitor and maintain docket accuracy through quality control procedures
• Prepare routine and customized docket reports
• Track and manage domestic and foreign prosecution deadlines
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to ensure timely handling of IP matters

Qualifications

• 4+ years of intellectual property docketing experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution
• Experience with patent and trademark prosecution procedures and deadlines
• Familiarity with USPTO systems, including eTEAS, PAIR, TESS, TSDR, and TTAB
• Experience with FoundationIP docketing software required
• Experience with Anaqua preferred
• Prior experience using iManage and Microsoft Excel
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Position Highlights

• Opportunity to support a sophisticated Intellectual Property practice
• Initial onsite position with potential hybrid flexibility based on business needs
• Salary range: $75,000-$85,000
• Benefits: 10 vacation days and 10 sick days to start; Medical, Dental and Vision plans; Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Plan; 401(k) profit sharing
• Stable, collaborative team environment
• Exposure to domestic and international patent, trademark, and copyright matters

If you are an experienced intellectual property docketing professional seeking a long-term opportunity with a respected Orange County law firm, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Christina Lee

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.