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Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.Join our Docketing team as a Patent Prosecution IP Docketing Specialist located in our Chicago or New Jersey office.We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline driven-environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a detailed work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.This role can be based either in our Chicago or our New Jersey office on an hybrid basis. Office presence is required for day-to-day operations as well as for team meetings training opportunities and relationship building.Position SummaryThe Patent Prosecution and Trademark Docketing Specialist is responsible for handling the Intellectual Property docketing for a multi-national law firm, working directly with IP attorneys, foreign filing specialist(s), and administrative assistants to clear dockets, generate reports, and ensure all deadlines and reminders are fulfilled. This position will support all aspects of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, and TTAB in order to accurately identify docketing deadlines for the benefit of our clients and the firm.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for quality control, daily maintenance and operation of the firm's docketing systemProcesses both electronic and paper mailReviews mail and specific relevant docket deadlines and inputs into docketing systemNotifies attorneys that items have been properly docketedTracks updates from the PTO that may impact the IP departmentEnsures all docketing items are timely and accurately processed in accordance with firm policiesPerforms other special projects within the department as assignedQualificationsSkills & CompetenciesHighly motivated, self-starter who can work well under minimal supervision, as well as take a proactive approach in being team-orientedHigh attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectivelyAbility to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple tasksAnalytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentationRecognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain confidentialityMust maintain a high level of workflow and quality controls in multi-office locationsCandidate should be flexible to work overtime as neededEducation & Prior ExperienceSix plus years of substantive IP docketing experience at a major law firm or corporate requiredExtensive knowledge of U.S. and foreign patents, PAIR, Trademarks and PCTCollege graduate preferredMust exhibit strong substantive knowledge of docketing requirementsMust have extensive knowledge of U.S. and foreign patents, PAIR, Trademarks and PCTTechnologyProficiency in Windows-based software, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and OutlookExceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quicklyPossess a working technical knowledge to support the firm's docketing system databasesThe expected pay range for this position is:CHI: $39.49 to $44.62 per hourNJ: $38.46 to $43.08 per hourActual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual's race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.