Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Docketing Supervisor with our Trademark support group. The Docket Supervisor in the Intellectual Property Trademark Support Unit (TMSU) provides docketing assistance to attorneys and paralegals and supervises and oversees the daily workflow of the docket specialists in the Trademark unit, including responsibility for administration, management, as well as the career progression and professional development of the trademark docket specialists.
This position will reside in our Washington office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.
Want more jobs like this?
Get Project Management jobs in Leavenworth, WA delivered to your inbox every week.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily operations of Trademark docketing staff, including workflow and assignments, quality control of work, and coordination of work in the CPI database.
- Provide leadership including team building and training, provide constructive feedback.
- Work closely with the Senior Manager of Trademark Portfolio Services to identify policy and procedure best practices.
- Manage and control portfolio operations and maintenance fees and all related tasks.
- Oversee the routing of all incoming trademark-related documents.
- Receive and review the TMSU Docketing staff timesheets and leave requests, including planning for backup within the department during absences.
- Maintain docket due dates and remarks in the computerized docket system and provide reporting.
- Manage transfer-in and transfer-out records in accordance with firm policy and procedures.
- Monitor actions in the CPI database.
- Implement database update rules changes based on changing Trademark laws, rules, and procedures.
- Verify docket database accuracy through spot checks, verification of docket entries from incoming mail and by other means.
- Facilitate staff development by providing opportunities and support; provide timely feedback on work product; regularly coach, evaluate, and recognize staff performance and accomplishments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and post-high school education preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years docketing experience with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
- Experience with CPI, Workday, MS Office including Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven supervisory and leadership skills.
- Project management skills.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is also an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Morgan Lewis and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please call or email the following contacts:
- Professional Staff positions - 1.888.534.5003 / talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com.