Trademark Docket Supervisor #37534
Legal
Washington, DC Direct Hire Jan 17, 2025
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is seeking a highly skilled Trademark Docket Supervisor to join our client for a hybrid opportunity in Washington, DC! This permanent opportunity offers $98,000-$137,000 annually! This role involves supervising docketing processes, coordinating workflow, maintaining data accuracy, and providing leadership to a team of docketing specialists. The Trademark Docket Supervisor will also collaborate with management to implement best practices and ensure compliance with evolving trademark laws and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the daily operations of the trademark docketing team, including assigning tasks, monitoring workflows, and conducting quality checks on docketing activities.
  • Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of data entry and updates within the trademark docketing system.
  • Provide leadership by fostering a collaborative team environment, offering training and development opportunities, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with management to develop and refine policies and procedures for docketing operations.
  • Manage the intake and distribution of incoming trademark documents, ensure proper docketing of due dates and remarks, and generate reports as needed.
  • Maintain compliance with trademark rules and procedures, implementing updates to systems and processes as laws and regulations evolve.
  • Supervise the transfer of trademark records in and out of the organization in accordance with established policies.

Qualifications and Skills
  • At least five years of experience in trademark docketing, with a minimum of three years in a supervisory role.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred.
  • Proficiency with docketing systems (such as CPI) and software tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to providing excellent client service.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, manage workflows, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
  • Team-oriented approach with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and viewpoints.

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.