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Department: Intellectual Property
About Us:
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
The IP Docketing Clerk plays a critical role in supporting the firm's patent practice through accurate and timely docket management. This position requires initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The docketing clerk contributes to workflow continuity, is a strong team player who communicates proactively, and upholds firm values in all interactions. This position is remote.
 Why Join Us? 
<ul>
<li>Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership. </li>
<li>Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.</li>
<li>Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.</li>
<li>Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.</li>
</ul>
 Your Role: 
As a Docketing Clerk within our Patent team, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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<li>Manage and distribute time-sensitive deadline reminders</li>
<li>Maintain a tracking system to ensure timely follow-ups and responses</li>
<li>Prepare docket reports for attorneys, clients, and the patent group</li>
<li>Save, organize, and maintain electronic files in Net Document Management System in line with Docketing Dept. protocols</li>
<li>Process and route scanned electronic correspondence to appropriate parties</li>
</ul>
 What We're Looking For: 
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<li>Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.</li>
<li>Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.</li>
<li>Detailed Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.</li>
</ul>
 Required Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Candidates should have prior experience in IP docketing and be proficient in IP Docketing Software (e.g., IP Manager), as well as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to escalate issues appropriately when they exceed one's responsibilities. Candidates should possess a professional demeanor, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also important. A commitment to the firm's policies and values, along with a willingness to contribute to a collaborative team environment, is expected. Candidates should be open to learning and training in various aspects of patent docketing. While previous experience in a law firm or legal environment is preferred, it is not mandatory. Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement for this position, and candidates should be willing to work beyond standard hours as needed.
Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. Time worked in excess of 40 hours per week will be paid at time and one-half of the hourly rate. The salary range for this position is from $50,000 to $55,000, depending upon experience and location. Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.
At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Ballard Spahr LLP

Docketing Clerk, IP  Patent

ABOUT GREYSTARGreystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $315 billion of real estate in 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $78 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.greystar.com" target="_blank">www.greystar.com</a>. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYExecutes the property’s marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy, revenue, and resident retention goals by performing all activities related to leasing and marketing to new residents, providing resident satisfaction throughout the term of the lease, and securing resident lease renewals.JOB DESCRIPTION<ul><li>Performs all sales and leasing activities to achieve the property’s revenue and occupancy goals by greeting and qualifying prospects, conducting property tours and showing apartment homes, continuing the relationship with prospects through follow-up and consistent discovery, processing applications, credit screening, and criminal background checks, preparing the lease and move-in package, and ensuring a smooth resident move-in and lease signing.</li><li>Collects all pertinent information from prospective residents at move-in and record as appropriate.</li><li>Continually update the market survey to stay informed about current market and competitor conditions that may impact the community’s occupancy, market rent, and sales results, develops and implements short- and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy, and follows the property’s established policies related to concessions, specials, and other programs to boost occupancy.</li><li>Designs and executes marketing activities and events to create and drive traffic to the property, including implementing resident referral and employer outreach programs, using internet marketing tools (Craigslist, Facebook, e-mail, and other websites), and following other property-specific marketing plans, drives, and special programs.</li><li>Uses the on-site property management software application (Entrata, Yardi, etc.) to track apartment availability, record traffic and leasing activities, manage resident and prospect data, and capture critical demographic and other information about existing and future residents.</li><li>Ensures that the property and show units meet the Company’s standards for show quality by daily inspecting the marketing corridor and leasing tour, communicating maintenance and upkeep needs to the property’s maintenance team members, merchandising and ensuring a physically appealing show unit and/or model and amenities, and preparing the leasing office for daily leasing activities.</li><li>Executes and performs activities in support of the property’s lease renewal program by preparing lease renewal letters and packages for residents, meeting with and contacting renewing residents in advance of move-out dates, and ensuring that lease renewal documents are signed and implemented on time.</li><li>Responds quickly and courteously to resident and client/owner concerns and questions, and takes prompt action to solve problems and/or document and convey resident or other requests to the appropriate individual(s).</li><li>Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, and responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services. Interacts with all residents and acknowledges them by name if possible.</li><li>Attends community and networking events, aligns themselves with local associations and community organizations, and participates in outreach marketing efforts as necessary to drive traffic to community and generate viable referral sources and new business leads.</li><li>Follow-up – Utilizes current CRM to maintain an accurate and up-to-date prospect database. Assist with daily, meaningful prospect follow-up. Helps the team perform the required number of follow-up contacts in accordance with Greystar standards through phone calls, personal visits, notes, etc. Coordinate prospect and depositor related creative follow up deliveries with couriers, shipping, Amazon, etc.</li><li>Sales Collateral – Organize and ensure adequate supply of fully assembled sales collateral, marketing and outreach packets.</li><li>Maintain files and marketing materials for realtors, transition companies, and moving companies.</li><li>Maintain Sales Consultant - SH copies of all floor plans, in hard copy and email versions.</li></ul>#LI-AW1Additional Compensation:<ul><li>Corporate Positions:&nbsp;In&nbsp;addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate&nbsp;in&nbsp;an annual bonus program based on&nbsp;individual and company performance.</li><li>Onsite Property Positions:&nbsp;In&nbsp;addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate&nbsp;in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.</li></ul>Robust Benefits Offered*:<ul><li>Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability &amp; Life&nbsp;insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.</li><li>Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.</li><li>For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.</li><li>6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).</li><li>401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.</li><li>Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).</li><li>Employee Assistance Program.</li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital&nbsp;Indemnity, Pet&nbsp;Insurance and Legal Plans.</li><li>Charitable giving program and benefits.</li></ul>*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed&nbsp;information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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