IP Clerk

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment. Join our Intellectual Property Team as a IP Clerk located in our Minneapolis office. We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team. This role will be based in our Minneapolis office, on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. Position Summary The IP Clerk should be an attentive, detail oriented, proactive, and self-motivated individual to assist our IP Department (no prior IP experience is required). The position provides an excellent introduction to IP practice at a large law firm, particularly if the IP Clerk is considering attending law school in the future. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed. Key Responsibilities Manages patent and trademark dockets Prepares and sends trademark reporting letters to clients Prepares legal forms as needed Maintains and organizes client files and electronic databases Monitors the status of client files and tasks Researches on patent and trademark databases for due diligence purposes Works with IP attorneys on various dedicated projects as required Performs administrative tasks for IP department Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Skills & Competencies Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively Ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome Ability and willingness to proactively seek out additional projects and tasks Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations. Proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others Qualifications & Prior Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required Minimum one year of