{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aaee3b19f7e90202b0aaa0a2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aaee3b19f7e90202b0aaa0a2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aaee3b19f7e90202b0aaa0a2","title":"Remote Patent Docket Specialist","description":"Overview\nAt MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story?\n\nJoin MoFo as a PATENT DOCKET SPECIALIST on our Patent Support team!\n\nThis is a fully remote role. https://www.mofo.com/offices\n\nABOUT THE ROLE\n\nConsistently promote and model the Firm's Client Service Principles in teamwork, work product, and personal interaction.\n\nEnsure exemplary client service to all internal and external clients; proactively promote client service throughout department and among teams; respond to peer requests with recognition that request serves a client or Firm need.\n\nDocket incoming US Patent Trademark Office and foreign filing mail into docketing database; double checking for accuracy. Write effective notes into the database to ensure shared knowledge and historical reference. Routinely apply judgment to ensure that risk management is safeguarded, and docket data is complete and reliable.\n\nManage all forms of correspondence is accurately entered into the database and record keeping system. Investigate perceived discrepancies and inconsistencies in due dates and dockets; analyze and review mail where response dates are not apparent or where contingencies may exist; report issues and findings to appropriate attorneys and staff.\n\nAct as resource to attorneys and staff, providing docketing guidance and expertise. Regularly and effectively communicate docket standards, protocols, and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance within department.\n\nReview outgoing filings; de-docket relevant dates in docketing database; forecast and enter next action.\n\nEnsure that any discrepancies in docket dates and responses are appropriately resolved and corrected.\n\nReview relevant documents, such as letters, faxes, email, etc., relating to foreign filing responses and de-docket as appropriate; follow through with foreign filing specialists and department members as necessary.\n\nGenerate regular docket reports and distribute to department members.\n\nReview and follow through on updates to docket report as identified by department members, input updates into docketing database.\n\nPrepare ad hoc docket reports for department members and clients, customizing as appropriate. Collaborate closely with department members to ensure that client reports are formatted and prepared to meet client needs.\n\nCollaborating and assist in the regular review and assessment of docketing procedures; participate in and coordinate updates to procedures; develop responsive procedural changes.\n\nAssist with periodic docket audits and proactively respond to underlying issues.\n\nParticipate in special projects involving docket function or that require docket expertise, historical knowledge, etc.\n\nProvide in-depth, detailed, and analytical research on docket-related issues and questions; follow through on findings; propose and implement measures as appropriate to improve processes to reduce future risk.\n\nScrupulously review all work product to ensure highest accuracy; routinely apply techniques and procedures to manage details, often working under critical deadlines.\n\nActively prioritize work responding to deadlines and changing critical needs.\n\nABOUT YOU\n\nMinimum three to five years of patent docketing experience preferred.\n\nExcellent organizational skills.\n\nAbility to work effectively and to prioritize under pressure; ability to meet deadlines under sometimes stressful conditions.\n\nAbility to prepare accurate, highly detailed work, excellent proofreading skills.\n\nAdvanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive, detailed data.\n\nAbility to exchange information and to present ideas, report facts and other information concisely.\n\nA highly proactive, solution-oriented approach to work and team interaction.\n\nStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word.\n\nAvailability to work overtime, flexibility regarding work schedule.\n\nABOUT MOFO\nAt MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.\n\nAbout Us: https://www.mofo.com/about\n\nInclusion + Engagement: https://www.mofo.com/community/we-at-mofo\n\nCommitment to Pro Bono: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-pro-bono\n\nThe MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation\n\nABOUT OUR BENEFITS\nMoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.\n\nA variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.\n\nIndustry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.\n\nGlobal wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.\n\nAnnual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.\n\nEducation reimbursement annually.\n\nDedicated Talent Development team.\n\nCompetitive annual profit-sharing contribution.\n\nWhere required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.\n\nThe application deadline is October 6, 2026.\n\nNew York, San Francisco, Palo Alto salary range: $70k to $99k\n\nLos Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Washington, D.C. salary range: $67k to $93k\n\nDenver, Austin salary range: $63k to $87k\n\nFor questions regarding this position, please e‑mail jobs@mofo.com\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Morrison","rawCompany":"morrison","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T03:44:15.426Z","occupations":[{"code":"23-2011.00","title":"Paralegals and Legal Assistants","slug":"paralegals-and-legal-assistants"},{"code":"23-1012.00","title":"Judicial Law Clerks","slug":"judicial-law-clerks"},{"code":"43-6012.00","title":"Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants","slug":"legal-secretaries-and-administrative-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"541199","title":"All Other Legal Services","slug":"all-other-legal-services"},{"code":"561499","title":"All Other Business Support Services","slug":"all-other-business-support-services"},{"code":"541110","title":"Offices of Lawyers","slug":"offices-of-lawyers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Remote Patent Docket Specialist","description":"Overview\nAt MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story?\n\nJoin MoFo as a PATENT DOCKET SPECIALIST on our Patent Support team!\n\nThis is a fully remote role. https://www.mofo.com/offices\n\nABOUT THE ROLE\n\nConsistently promote and model the Firm's Client Service Principles in teamwork, work product, and personal interaction.\n\nEnsure exemplary client service to all internal and external clients; proactively promote client service throughout department and among teams; respond to peer requests with recognition that request serves a client or Firm need.\n\nDocket incoming US Patent Trademark Office and foreign filing mail into docketing database; double checking for accuracy. Write effective notes into the database to ensure shared knowledge and historical reference. Routinely apply judgment to ensure that risk management is safeguarded, and docket data is complete and reliable.\n\nManage all forms of correspondence is accurately entered into the database and record keeping system. 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