IP Docketing Paralegal Job at McCarter & English (Boston)

Job Description

McCarter & English LLP is seeking an IP Docketing Paralegal who will be based in our Boston, MA office. The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $95,000 annually, depending on experience. If you have the appropriate experience, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Job Responsibility

Maintains a historical record of service and filings.
Computes and calendars corresponding due dates on computer system.
Alerts Firm attorneys, patent agents and assistants of receipt of notices, and impending deadlines.
Assists attorneys and secretaries with generating Docket Reports as necessary.
Handle the daily maintenance and overall operation of the Firm’s computerized docketing system including the docketing of all incoming mail from the USPTO, international patent offices, clients and international associates
docketing prosecution and interference due dates for all US patent cases into the docketing system including USPTO and court filings dates
abandoning cases and entering data relating to cases transferred to and from the Firm
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all data entry including the data entry of new US and foreign, patent, interference and litigation case data
Maintain a high level of quality by reviewing all data entry on a daily basis
Clear due dates on the docketing system on a daily basis per instruction from Attorneys/Assistants.
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

2 plus years US and foreign docketing experience required
computerized docketing experience required
CPI & IP experience required
Thorough knowledge of U.S. Patent and Trademark filing, prosecution and registration procedures.
MS Office and Word Perfect experience required
Type 50-75 WPM
Must be able to exercise independence and good judgment
have excellent attention to detail
and maintain discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Must maintain a high quality work product, have the ability to schedule work to meet department deadlines and be able to perform job responsibilities under pressure efficiently, productively and in a professional manner
High school graduate required
undergraduate degree preferred

What we offer

Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
Employee discounts through Working Advantage
Eligibility for discretionary bonus

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