Are you someone who is highly detailed and process-oriented by nature? Do you enjoy learning new skills and regularly engaging in a diverse set of projects? Do you thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? Does the opportunity to gain insight into innovative projects excite you?

Dority & Manning offers a dynamic, energetic, and inclusive environment where you will have the ability to meet your highest potential.

Our firm is a rapidly growing intellectual property boutique with a unique approach to legal service and business operations. Not only do we believe that success is built upon exceptional relationships – internally and externally, but we also offer a distinctive firm structure and innovative solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our firm thrives on foundations of trust, openness, and integrity to build an environment of true collaboration. We aim to invest in our people, culture, and systems to create an atmosphere where all people grow and succeed.

From start-up ventures to multinational, Fortune 100 corporations, Dority & Manning represents a diverse set of organizations in all aspects of intellectual property law. As a Intellectual Property Coordinator you will join forces with attorneys and other support staff to work on matters related to patent prosecution, including case preparation and file management.

Position Details

Perform and/or manage day-to-day client and attorney functions related to patent practices.
Process incoming and outgoing file transfers and prioritizing action items based on urgency.
Manage assigned dockets and collaborate with IP docketing team and/or IP Specialists.
Serve as an expert regarding IP processes and questions for both clients and inventors.
Manage client reporting and tracking including status updates, annual filing updates, IDS tracking, and attorney assignments within varying platforms and databases.
Manage the client's billing process and collaborate with Accounting as needed.
Serve as group project lead related to client transfers, intakes processes, creation of client/ business processes, etc.
Serve as a training lead when needed for client group and/or other junior practice group members.
Identify and conduct quality review of client focused work product to ensure compliance and accuracy.
In conjunction with leadership, develop and maintain client procedural and training documentation, form letters and templates, checklists, etc.
Serve as attorney liaison, as well as collaborate across groups to create efficiencies and streamline processes to achieve client or firm goals.

Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalent experience in a skilled administrative role is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Proficiency in Adobe is preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail.
Comfortable working under strict deadlines.
Ability to perform effectively with little or no supervision and within established time limits and ongoing deadlines.

Benefits

A respectful, friendly, and energetic environment built on trust.
A culture that thrives on collaboration, transparency, and team building.
Professional trainer and training program implemented to teach end-to-end processes and enhance each individual skill set.
Casual attire.
401k.
Employer Paid Benefits Options for Employee.

Work Location: Hybrid in Greenville, SC 29601

Dority & Manning, P.A.

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