Trademark Docketing Clerk
Covington & Burling LLP is a law firm seeking a Trademark Docketing Clerk to support their Trademark practice. The role involves managing databases of trademark registrations and applications, ensuring deadlines are met, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Responsibilities Input all deadlines and other information relating to domestic and foreign trademark registrations and applications, third-party disputes, trademark opposition, cancellation and invalidity proceedings, domain name registrations, and other trademark matters into trademark database Correct any existing errors in trademark database and help improve organization of information in trademark database Review docket on a regular basis to ensure that deadlines are met and that attorneys/paralegals are notified of upcoming deadlines Generate trademark deadlines and status reports as needed Prepare standard form letters and emails to clients conveying developments in the status of domestic and foreign trademark registrations and applications, including the issuance of trademark registration certificates Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access Skills Minimum of 1 year of trademark paralegal or clerk experience in an AMLAW 100 or 200 firm, or corporate legal department Familiarity with WebTMS (or similar web-based software) Trademark Management software Familiarity with trademark prosecution filings requirements and processes Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Strong writing and communication skills BS/BA from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred Benefits Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance Company Overview Covington & Burling LLP is an international law firm that provides legal advisory services. It was founded in 1919, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Covington & Burling LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 18 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 20 in 2023, 14 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.