Patent Docket Specialist

*Job Description:* * Review of patent documents and correspondence for relevant deadlines.
* Calendaring of deadlines using docketing software.
* Responding to inquiries from attorneys and staff regarding docket entries.
* Preparation and distribution of docket reports.
* Act as foreign filing monitor for patent group.
* Processing of incoming Patent Department mail.
* Assist with inbound/intake of new clients/matters.
* Assist with the maintenance, development, and implementation of docket procedures for the Patent Department.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
*Desired Skills and Qualifications:* * Knowledge of U.
S.
, PCT, and foreign patent docketing procedures.
* Knowledge of automated docketing applications preferred.
* Ability to perform duties with minimal direction.
* Reporting to the Senior Patent Practice Support Manager, the ideal candidate must be highly accurate and detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Must possess strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of docketing software (such as Foundation IP) preferred.
* Previous patent docketing experience required.
Job Type: Full-time Salary: $85,000.
00 - $95,000.
00 per hour Experience: * Patent Docket: 4 years (Required) * law firm: 3 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: * San Francisco, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: On the road