IP Litigation Specialist

At Polsinelli, we strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. We have an opening for an IP Litigation Specialist in our Houston office. This position can be a hybrid role.

Experience / Skills

• 3+ years of related experience
• Responsible for billing 450 hours / year
• Knowledge of specific Intellectual Property rules and procedures, as well as keeps abreast of department guidelines
• Exceptional verbal and written skills, as well as administrative and management skills
• Exceptional typing skills; ability to draft and / or edit documents accurately and quickly
• Responsible for maintaining secondary docket and case and file management, including uploading email communications and documents to docketing and DMS systems, as well as, maintaining and updating files and client portals and attending any status meetings
• Effectively set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects, including preparation and maintenance of internal docket reports, charts, and to-do lists
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task (i.e. calendaring, meeting coordination, timesheet entries, travel plans, file openings)
• Create, edit, format, and proofread documents, memoranda, correspondence, spreadsheets and presentations with the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Prepare and circulate reporting letters to client(s) and / or outside counsel or vendors
• Critical thinker who works efficiently, using available technology and strives to simplify tasks and enhance efficiency.
• Proficient in IP Docketing System, inTapp Time Entry, Chrome River, iManage, Adobe and Microsoft programs Word, Excel and Outlook
• Annually complete eight (8) hours of continued technical education through the firm's training department, including, but not limited to, the IP Department specific training.
• Employees approved for flexible work arrangements are expected to be available and maintain a practice of reliable, consistent attendance at all times during the employees scheduled work shift including, but not limited to, Zoom, email and voicemail, and by phone.

Non-Billable Duties

Billable Duties

Litigation

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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