Job Details

IP clerk

Confidential | Newark, DE, United States

Industry: Legal | Type: Full-Time

Posted Date: Feb 29, 2024

Salary: USD 3000 Biweekly | Experience: 2-20 Years

Practice Areas: Antitrust and Competition, Bankruptcy, Construction, Energy and Oil & Gas, Data Privacy, Real Estate, Tax, Immigration, Franchise Law, Education, Finance - Banking, Civil Rights, Contract Law, Patent Agents/Technical Specialists, Food & Drug Administration, Government and Government Relations, Government Contracts, Finance - Project Finance, Finance, Alcohol Beverage Law, Electric Power, Finance - Structured Finance, Finance - Transportation Finance, Finance - General, Patent Agents/Technical Specialists - Hard Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cellular Technology, Hardware, Software, Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Patent Agents/Technical Specialists - Hard Sciences General, Patent Agents/Technical Specialists - Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Genomics, Biophysics, Biomechanics, Neuroscience, Oncology, Endocrinology, organic chemistry, genetics, medicine, Pharmacology, Patent Agents/Technical Specialists - Life Sciences General, Tax - M&A and Transactions, Tax - Federal, Tax - State & Local, Tax - International, Tax - Controversy and Dispute Resolution, Tax - General

Job Description:

  • Analyze and classify documents for accurate filing and retrieval;
  • Photocopy, pull and prepare files for delivery;
  • Shift files to make space for additional files and keep the files in numerical sequence;
  • Assist attorneys and staff members with extended searches;
  • Re-file files that are returned to the file room, print reports and update files;
  • Deliver, pick up and relocate files, boxes and bulk materials;
  • Open new files by entering descriptive data into the firm's records management database, bar-coding and creating labels;
  • Log in and distribute incoming electronic and hard copy correspondence;
  • Prepare and submit off site storage retrieval and off site storage requests;
  • Prepare and transmit acknowledgements of receipt.
  • Assist in checking and updating the status of cases by searching online databases;
  • Update, organize and maintain electronic files;
  • Assist with preparation of docketing data reports;
  • Assist with the maintenance of our USPTO deposit account;
  • Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in our docket and deposit account reconciliations.
  • Prepare and transmit form reporting letters to clients.
  • Maintain overall organization of file room and case rooms;
  • All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our Global Citizenship program; and
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • 1+ years of records maintenance experience preferred, and
  • BS/BA degree or equivalent experience, preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication skills;
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision;
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time;
  • Strong organizational skills; and
  • Ability to work overtime as required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of law firm records maintenance procedures;
  • Proficiency in industry standard records management software products; and
  • Microsoft Office Suite testing or certification.

HOURSCore hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including one hour for lunch. Must be flexible for overtime as needed.

This job description sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. Hogan Lovells is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

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