Moore & Van Allen has an immediate need on its Intellectual Property team for a part-time Docketing Specialist. Responsibilities include opening and distributing incoming correspondences, keeping electronic files up-to-date, docketing USPTO and foreign patent and trademark deadlines, interacting with others in the docketing department, paralegals, and attorneys on docketing matters and procedures.Prior docketing and patent/trademark experience is a plus, but not required.
Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a law firm setting required; Intellectual property experience preferred
• Ability to work well within a team and independently
• Organized with excellent time management skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Eager to learn - ambitious - passionate
• Regular and in-person attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this interactive position.

Physical Requirements:

• The work is primarily sedentary.
• It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• The work at times requires bending, squatting, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.

This is a part-time position (20 hours per week). Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 1:00pm. Interested and qualified candidates should apply via our website: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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