Docket Clerk
Dinsmore & Shohl, 255 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Req #10260
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
With over 725 lawyers in 32 offices across the U.S., Dinsmore is committed to maintaining and developing a strong market profile. This is both to facilitate an understanding of the firm's capabilities by current and prospective clients, and to support the recruitment of talented attorneys and business professionals.
Dinsmore is seeking a Docket Clerk at our Cincinnati or Cleveland, OH location.
Responsibilities
- Review incoming correspondence from the PTO, foreign associates, and clients, as well as internal docketing requests, for newly-imposed deadlines and other docket updates to be entered into the system
- Build and manipulate database queries to prepare and distribute docket reports
- Interact with attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries to confirm data points and clarify docketing requests
- Perform docket cleanup pursuant to firm protocol
- Work with fellow docket clerks and the docketing manager to troubleshoot database discrepancies and identify opportunities for process improvements
Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of both domestic and foreign trademark procurement processes
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Exhibit adaptability to learn and consistently apply distinct docketing procedures as established by both the firm and our clients
- Ability to distinguish time-sensitive correspondences and prioritize the workload accordingly
- Sound computer skills are mandatory and experience within a law firm is preferred
- Experience with Computer Packages, Inc. (CPI) web-based application and/or Anaqua is preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Dinsmore & Shohl, 255 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America