Summary: The File Clerk is a vital member of the team, responsible for supporting the Docketing team in efficiently managing the docketing process for clients. This role involves various tasks, including processing communications from Patent Offices, Foreign Associates, and Clients, as well as handling data entry, scanning documents, and overseeing daily docketing activities. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. This is a hybrid role, 3 days per week onsite in Minneapolis, 2 days per week remote. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Process routine communications from Patent Offices, Foreign Associates, and Clients.
2. Scan and organize documents efficiently.
3. Handle the process for received Original Letters Patent.
4. Verify the Daily Docket, sending reminder emails for approaching due dates/deadlines.
5. Oversee daily activities of docketing personnel, including data entry, docket cross-offs, bar date questionnaire, power of attorney review, revocation preparation and filing, customer number updates, status checks, and report generation.
6. Assist with Transferred-In File processing.
7. Undertake special projects as necessary.
8. Determine correct deadlines for responses.
9. Create and update files in the in-house database and docket program.
10. Assist in updating Docketing checklists.
11. Perform more advanced procedures as assigned with training progress.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following qualifications: - Self-motivated, extremely detail-oriented, and able to work independently. - Ability to lead by example and work effectively in a team. - Strong organizational and time-management skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Capacity to interpret and apply guidelines, rules, and procedures. - Proficiency in data entry and document scanning. - Familiarity with legal and patent terminology is a plus. Education and/or Experience: - High school diploma or equivalent. - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. - Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. - Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Physical Demands: The physical demands include sitting for extended periods, using a computer, and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment: The work environment involves a combination of office and administrative duties. It may require occasional overtime to meet deadlines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, caree specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com . We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)