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Alexandria, VA
Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description
LDRM is looking for a Patent Clerk to work in Alexandria, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
Job ID
2026-23403
Work Type
Hybrid
Pay Range
$20.12 per hour
Health & Welfare
$5.09 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
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Work Where it Matters
LDRM, a joint venture comprised of Lockwood Hills Federal, an Akima company, and DTSV, is not just another technical support 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 LDRM, 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, LDRM 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, LDRM provides technical, operational, and administrative support services to federal agencies, including Department of State and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
As an LDRM 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.
Responsibilities
- Possess a general understanding of USPTO patent and application filing systems and processing/verification requirements.
- Ability to operate OC System and network printers/copy machines associated with printing and mailing office actions.
- Carry out light warehousing and courier duties to include loading/unloading of supplies/patent documents; transporting files and related documents by hand or via mail cart; and shelving and retrieving documents.
- Identify, sort and mail electronic and paper office actions and associated materials.
- File, log, store and retrieve artifact folders.
- Sort paper office action print outs by priority to mail office actions.
- Check office actions for completeness of the mailing and identify discrepancies for corrections
- Maintain a written daily log for all mailing errors to be returned to Government for correction.
- Assist team leader in related assigned duties and ability to backup when needed.
- Follow safety, fire and health regulations established by the Government and company's safety program.
- Willingness to assist with alternate work schedules to absorb increased workloads or special projects.
- Refer Government representatives and inspectors, to a more senior level worker to resolve questions or problems.
- Performs duties of File Clerk I/Processing Clerk I in a more productive and independent manner.
- Keep work areas neat and clean.
- Act in a courteous and respectful manner towards other team members.
- Support senior level team members and management staff with data collection and reporting.
- Will be cross trained to other functions as necessary.
Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Must be a US Citizen and able to pass a government background check and obtain a Public Trust clearance.
- One (1) year of clerical experience.
- High School diploma/GED.
- Proficiency in English: speaking, reading and writing are mandatory.
- Proficiency in basic math.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and provide on the job training to others.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to retrieve and respond to government and/or internal e-mail requests.
- This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Alexandria, VA.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Familiarity with USPTO systems and procedures.
- Extensive clerical experience.
- High school graduate with advanced academic or technical training.
Job ID
2026-23403
Work Type
Hybrid
Pay Range
$20.12 per hour
Health & Welfare
$5.09 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
LDRM, a joint venture comprised of Lockwood Hills Federal, an Akima company, and DTSV, is not just another technical support 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 LDRM, 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, LDRM 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, LDRM provides technical, operational, and administrative support services to federal agencies, including Department of State and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
As an LDRM 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.
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