Associate - Managed Services Prep & Pros - IN bei UnitedLex India Pvt. Ltd.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Docketing Specialist (Associate)

Business Unit/Deal: 

ULX India Primary Business / Managed Services (IP)

Reporting Structure: Operations Lead

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Patent Docketing Specialist is responsible for individual contribution as part of the UnitedLex IP Managed Services. 

Primary day to day focus will be on various patent-related docketing activities 

Candidates should have particular strengths in teamwork (internal and external stakeholders), quality control, file/docket and problem-solving. They must also have strong interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong academic background.

• One+ years progressive work experience as a patent docketing specialist; trademark knowledge is a plus. 

• Experience using AppColl (preferred).

• Knowledge and experience working with the USPTO, EPO (preferred). 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals in the legal department and business teams

• Detail-oriented with excellent judgment and analytical skills

• Able to juggle multiple tasks - dynamic, and action-orientated, which meets deadlines and makes it happen.

• Ability to work collaboratively with an onsite and/or virtual global teams

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and related software programs 

COMPETENCIES: 

• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information. Ability to compile and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, email, or verbally.

• Must have ability to build and maintain relationships and work confidently with people at all levels.

• Must be an excellent communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to earn trust and credibility.

• Must have ability to demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality

• Must be willing to accept responsibility and make decisions based on experience, education and understanding of business needs.

• Fast learner able to grasp business needs and priorities quickly.

• Critical thinking: able to evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.

• Possess general working legal knowledge and specific client and company operations (preferred)

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple assignments at once, and meet deadlines

• Proficient in technology and tools used by the company and with the client

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing different modules of IPMS, including testing, reporting, uploading data, etc.

• Tracking, entering, and managing data on the docketing tool. 

• Reviewing documentation as instructed by Patent Attorneys 

• Tracking and managing outside counsel/vendor communications (including invoices) and enter relevant information in the docketing tool