Formality Review Clerk

Formality Review Clerk - Perform Formality Review check of Patents application and issue Filing Receipt or Notice to Applicant and enter appropriate application data into PTO system according to PTO current procedures.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform Formality Review check of Patents application and issue Filing Receipt or Notice to Applicant and enter appropriate application data into PTO system according to PTO current procedures.

• Operate PE2E system to capture required information from application images for entry into Prex system and generate an office action in OC system with the outcome of the formality review process (must operate multiple systems simultaneously).

• Use PTO procedures to calculate Filing Fee, check Pre-Grant Publication requirements, and application requirements for examination at a Tech Center.

• Quality review all work with emphasis on Filing Receipts and Notices ensuring they are corrected before it gets mailed out to applicant on the same date as issuing.

• Identify indexing and scanning or filling errors for correction. Work must be performed with a minimum of Production & Quality Standard as task assigned.

• Provide production, hours, and error status reports as required.

• Follow established safety, fire and health regulations.

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

• Will be 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.

• Keep work areas neat and clean.

Qualifications

• One year clerical/administrative experience.

• Experience using MS Windows operating environment and performing data entry.

• Accurate typing skills at 40 wpm.

• High school diploma.

• English speaking, reading and writing. Excellent written English comprehension.

• Attention to detail at all times.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with USPTO systems and process/Procedures.

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

• Associates degree.

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

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job ID

2026-26518

Work Type

Hybrid

Pay Range

$22.23 per hour

Health & Welfare

$5.42 per hour

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Lockwood Hills, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Lockwood Hills, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Lockwood Hills provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Lockwood Hills delivers mission critical support services for federal, civilian, and military operations around the world.

As a Lockwood Hills employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).