Legal Docketing Specialist

1 day ago

Chicago, United States The LaSalle Group Full time

LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing law firm in downtown Chicago to identify a skilled Legal Docketing Specialist. Our client is recognized for its robust intellectual property (IP) practice, handling both domestic and international patent matters. We are seeking a candidate with specific experience in patent prosecution docketing and proficiency with IP docketing software, such as FoundationIP, or at least litigation docketing experience.

The Legal Docketing Specialist will be responsible for managing the firm's intellectual property docketing system, focusing on domestic and international patent and patent prosecution deadlines. This critical role ensures attorneys and legal staff are informed of all important filing dates, actions and deadlines, ensuring compliance with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and international patent office requirements.

Legal Docketing Specialist Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain the IP docketing system, with a focus on domestic and international patents and patent prosecution
  • Enter and track all relevant patent prosecution deadlines and filing dates
  • Ensure compliance with patent office rules and procedures (both domestic and international)
  • Review incoming correspondence from patent offices and foreign associates to update the docketing system accordingly
  • Communicate critical deadlines to attorneys and paralegals promptly and accurately
  • Generate and distribute regular docket reports for upcoming deadlines
  • Assist with patent filing and prosecution tasks as needed
  • Coordinate with attorneys to resolve any docketing discrepancies and ensure accuracy

Legal Docketing Specialist Requirements:
  • 2+ years of experience in litigation docketing, ideally with a focus on patent and patent prosecution
  • Proficiency with FoundationIP or similar docketing software
  • Strong understanding of domestic and international patent rules and procedures
  • Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with attorneys and support staff


This is a great opportunity to leverage strong docketing skills in a growing law firm in downtown Chicago. If you meet the requirements, please apply today

Thank you,

Katie Binswanger
Associate Principal
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.

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