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About the Role

Norton Rose Fulbright is hiring a Docketing Specialist to support our Intellectual Property practice. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the firm's docketing system, managing critical deadlines, and supporting attorneys through a broad range of administrative and docketing functions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Creating records within the database, docketing or calendaring of due dates, and de-docketing or removing due dates when appropriate
Cultivating relationships and following up with attorneys and/or paralegals regarding actions due, and other related tasks
Docketing and reviewing all US and foreign prosecution mail, as well as opposition, interference and/or appellate matters
Monitoring and updating attorney dockets daily, with strong attention to approaching deadlines
Intake and auditing of transfer files
Maintain knowledge of latest IP rules, both domestic and foreign
Investigate and troubleshoot issues or questions pertaining to docketing
Other duties

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of professional experience
Experience with US and foreign trademark docketing required
Proficient in MS Office products, including Excel and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Customer service-oriented

Skills

MS Office
Excel
Word
Communication skills

Location

Austin, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Houston, Texas
San Antonio, Texas

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote
Non-exempt

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of professional experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree, preferred
College degree or equivalent preferred
In lieu of a degree, minimum 9 years of professional experience required

Benefits

Access to three medical insurance plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan
Profit-sharing plans if eligible
Fertility benefits
Commuter benefits
Student loan assistance refinancing options
Competitive paid time off plan (minimum of 20 days)
Generous paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave (parental leave) (minimum of 14 weeks)
Child care support through a back-up care program
11 Firm holidays

About the Company

At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity.
The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces.
Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development and shared success.
With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, this global law firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors.

Equal Opportunity

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information.
The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application.
Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities.
If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the firm, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).