Docketing Specialist (hybrid)

About the job

Merchant & Gould, one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking a Docketing Specialist. This position will be located in downtown Minneapolis, MN. 
The salary range of $50,000 - $65,000 for this position is based on years of experience.

Summary of Position (hybrid):

Supporting role in coordinating and maintaining docket dates for Merchant & Gould's patent and trademark clients.

In order to perform one (1) or more essential functions of this role, a minimum of three (3) days in the office is required.

Responsibilities:

1. Review and distribution of incoming/outgoing US and International mail
2. Record development in multiple software applications

-Matter management, Inprotech and WebTMS

-Timekeeping, Elite

3. Communication to attorney/secretary/client regarding PT or TM portfolio
4. Generate and distribute reports from multiple software applications
5. Examine, compare, verify and confirm that all information within the client record is accurate
6. Special projects as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• 1-2 years patent or trademark prosecution experience preferred
• Excellent computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Outstanding service attitude and ability to remain flexible in changing tasks
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and attention to detail skills
• Aptitude for basic math (addition/subtraction of dates, etc)
• Paralegal certificate and/or college degree preferred
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Regular attendance at work

We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, and ten firm holidays.

To be considered, please apply online.  You will need to provide a resume and professional references.

Merchant & Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We welcome candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 1-612-332-5300.