Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States. Akerman is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing Specialist to provide timely and effective docketing and administrative support to the Intellectual Property Group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Review, docket and distribute a high volume of incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates according to established procedures • Review and update docket based on USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and correspondence from foreign associates according to established procedures • Update docket based on docket answers/instructions received from attorneys and paralegals • Monitor daily docket to ensure all deadlines are met • Perform monthly status check of pending US patent applications • Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports as needed by the IP group • Save correspondence in document management system to maintain electronic files Required Skills Include: • Working knowledge of US and International patent and trademark prosecution processes and their associated rules and procedures • Analytical reasoning skills and ability to interpret rules and instructions accurately • Excellent organizational and follow-up skills • Comfortable and efficient at calculating dates • Detail oriented; ability to perform routine tasks and maintain concentration for long period of time. • Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work; excellent proofreading skills. • Proficient with MS Office applications • 6+ years intellectual property experience in a law firm or legal services environment • Prior IP docketing experience required. • Prior IP docketing experience using Foundation IP docketing system. • Undergraduate degree preferred We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume and salary requirements. EOE #LI-LS1