Fully Remote Trademark Paralegal FILLED

Steffan & Co., Incorporated; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

20 days PTO

Discretionary bonus

401k

Job summary

Steffan & Co., Incorporated is seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal to join its Patent (IP) practice group. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of trademark paralegal experience, proficient in U.S. and international trademark practices, and will support partners primarily in California.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000-$140,000, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401k, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Trademark Paralegal experience in IP law.
• Experience with U.S. and international trademark portfolios.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing domestic and international trademark portfolios.
• Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications and maintenance filings.
• Communicate directly with clients about deadlines and application progress.
• Conduct trademark searches and manage docketing requirements.

Skills

Trademark and copyright prosecution experience

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Inprotech docketing system

iManage

Job description

Experience

Minimum of 8 to 30 years of solid Trademark Paralegal Experience.

1450 Billable hours requirement yearly.

The firm values tenure.

Hours: 8:30-5 or 9-5:30 if you are on PDT.

Hours: 10:30-7 or 11-7:30 MDT.

Hours: 9:30-6 or 10-6:30 if you are on CDT.

Hours: 11:30-8 or 12-8:30 EDT.

Paid overtime: hours may be adjusted after training. This role will work with partners across the US.

$80,000-$140,000, depending on years of paralegal experience, location, skills, and education. Bonus potential when exceeding billable hours.

The firm offers outstanding benefits, and you will work with dynamic and well-respected patent lawyers primarily in CA.

The firm seeks a trademark paralegal to join its Patent (IP) practice group. You will support partners and associates who work in the firm’s CA offices.

Please have 8+ years of trademark and copyright prosecution experience as a trademark paralegal working in IP law in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with managing large domestic and international trademark portfolios, trademark policing, disputes and enforcement, TTAB proceedings, copyright, social media (e.g., familiarity with dispute policies, DMCA notice, and takedown), and domain name dispute procedures.
• Preparing and assisting in prosecuting trademark applications, including preparing and filing U.S. trademark applications and maintenance filings (including statements of use, extensions, and renewals) and Madrid Protocol applications.
• Correspond directly with clients to report deadlines and report on the progress of applications and registrations.
• Correspond with international counsel (including our foreign offices) to file and maintain trademark applications and registrations.
• Work closely with our docketing department to ensure deadlines are calendared and handled.
• Conducting, reviewing, and analyzing trademark searches in U.S. and international databases such as SAEGIS.
• Review watch notices, report relevant hits to supervisors, and conduct investigations as needed.
• Supporting due diligence on M&A transactions.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree, a Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent work experience.

Job Requirements

• Candidates must have experience with domestic and international trademark practice. They must also be able to work both independently and collaboratively, pay close attention to detail in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Experience and facility managing U.S. and international trademark portfolios, PTO filings, trademark searches, and docketing.
• Detail-oriented, flexible, and computer proficient, with working knowledge of USPTO and WIPO procedures and systems, including TEAS, the Assignment Branch, the TTAB (Trademark Trial and Appeal Board), the Madrid Monitor, and other WIPO systems.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; experience with Inprotech docketing system and iManage preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong proofreading, grammar, and organization skills; strong technical and computer capabilities.

37.5-hour workweek, paid overtime, very stable and growing, fantastic healthcare benefits, dental, vision, AD&D, STD, LTD, 20 days PTO, life insurance, ten holidays, discretionary bonus, 401k, and a very social, open, diverse firm culture, even for remote staff.