Morgan Lewis

IP Patent Docket Specialist

Morgan Lewis$67K — $107K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma with at least 1 year of docketing experience or equivalent patent knowledge.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with a focus on detail.
  • Effective time-management and organizational skills for multitasking.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all areas of the CPI database.
  • Manage application information, docket due dates, and remarks.
  • Handle incoming communications from domestic and foreign clients.
  • Process Patent and Trademark Office communications.
  • Deliver incoming electronic communications based on departmental procedures.
  • Generate docket, status, and maintenance reports for patent personnel and lawyers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage with various plan options.
  • Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
  • Domestic partner coverage available.
  • Generous parental leave policy.
  • Vacation and holiday leave entitlements.
  • Life and accident insurance provided.
  • Income protection benefits including sick leave and long-term disability.
Full Job Description

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.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinates all areas of the CPI database including:

  • All information pertaining to each specific application and docket due dates, and remarks.

  • Incoming domestic and foreign client related communications.

  • Incoming Patent and Trademark Office communications filed in the Patent office.

  • Processing delivery of incoming electronic communications pursuant to departmental procedures.

  • Providing docket, status, and maintenance reports to patent personnel and lawyers.

Experience and qualifications:

  • 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

Benefits / Why Join Us

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 www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”

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    For positions in Century City, Los Angeles, and Orange County CA, the salary range for this job posting is: $67,400- $107,825.00.

    For positions in Chicago, IL, the salary range for this job posting is: $62,000.00 - $99,200.00.

    For positions in Seattle, WA and Washington, D.C., the salary range for this job posting is: $64,700.00 - $103,475.00.

    For positions in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, CA, the salary range for this job posting is: $70,070.00 - $112,093.00.

    The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.  Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.  Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.  Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year.  In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked.  Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

    About Morgan Lewis

    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a global law firm. It provides legal services in areas such as antitrust, corporate, finance, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, public finance, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy, tax, and trusts and estates. The firm serves clients in a variety of industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail, and technology. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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