Processing Clerk II

Lockwood Hills is actively seeking to hire a Processing Clerk II to join the team supporting the USPTO EASS contract. This position offers a hybrid work environment once training period is completed.

This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

Ensures accuracy is our top priority

Reviews bibliographical data in PCT and enter information into the USPTO system according to guidelines with great precision

Depending on the task assignment, you may work with both International and National bibliographical data

Captures the required data with 100% accuracy and speed, paying close attention to details such as letters, numbers, special characters, and all necessary punctuations

Verifies your work to ensure it is completely accurate

Manages the mailing process for international and national electronics/paper application notices in accordance with provided guidelines

Quality reviews all work to ensure that applications are mailed out on the same date that they are processed

Work must be performed with high accuracy

Provides production report and timesheet entries at the end of the shift

Follows established safety, fire, and health regulations

May be assigned to other areas as necessary to reduce backlog, assist with increased workload or special projects

Required to refer Government representatives and inspectors to a more senior level worker in order to resolve questions or problems

Must be courteous and respectful to others; will be responsible for keeping work areas neat and clean

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship or current Green Card required

One (1) year clerical/administrative experience

Experience using MS Windows operating environment and performing data entry

Accurate typing skills

High school diploma

English speaking, reading and excellent written English comprehension

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

Attention to detail at all times

A quantity and quality production standard applies to the position

Must be able to work with minimal supervision

Twelve week or longer training period provided

This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Alexandria, VA

Physical Demands:

Manual dexterity is required for standing, stooping, sitting (on chairs & floor when necessary), reaching, climbing, and lifting (up to 15 lbs.) on a daily basis

Eyesight must be correctable to 20/30 in each eye

Work a Hybrid combination – Reports to Supervisor office location: Onsite – Alexandria, VA when required and remotely at other times

Work hours: 6:00/7:00 am to 2:30/3:30pm

Desired Qualifications:

Two years clerical experience and/or working with legal documents.

Associates degree.

Above average proficiency in using a personal computer and various software applications.

One year experience in USPTO operations.