Hybrid Trademark Paralegal – IP Portfolio Specialist

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to support the Trademark Portfolio Services within the Intellectual Property Practice Group. The role involves assisting attorneys in all aspects of trademark and copyright portfolio management, enforcement, and IP due diligence.

The position offers hybrid in-office/remote work with multiple U.S. locations including Houston; strong attention to deadlines and client service are essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of six plus (6+) years of trademark prosecution/maintenance experience in a law firm.
• A paralegal certificate is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of legal research and investigation skills.
• Proven ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload, assignments, and client needs.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands, and function as an integral part of a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing applications for trademark and service mark registration.
• Preparing ancillary prosecution and maintenance filings.
• Preparing Trademark Trial and Appeal Board filings and trademark record title update filings.
• Assisting with trademark and copyright due diligence.
• Performing online preliminary trademark clearance searches and preparing search guides.
• Preparing applications for copyright registrations.
• Drafting correspondence to clients and local counsel related to trademark prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement issues.
• Keeping attorneys apprised of upcoming deadlines and coordinating with attorneys to keep clients updated of same.
• Performing other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Trademark law

Prosecution experience

Legal research

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to support the Trademark Portfolio Services within the Intellectual Property Practice Group. The role involves assisting attorneys in all aspects of trademark and copyright portfolio management, enforcement, and IP due diligence.

The position offers hybrid in-office/remote work with multiple U.S. locations including Houston; strong attention to deadlines and client service are essential.