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IP Docketing Paralegal

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McCarter & English

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United States , Boston

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70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year
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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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Job Posted:
March 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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