IP Trademark Paralegal

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, seeks a Trademark Paralegal for its Trademark Portfolio Services within the Intellectual Property Practice Group. The role supports attorneys in trademark and copyright portfolio management, and IP due diligence, with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule across several U.S.

locations including Chicago. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, 2–3 years’ trademark prosecution/maintenance experience, and a paralegal certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–3 years of trademark prosecution/maintenance experience in a law firm.
• Paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of legal research and investigation skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to change in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare applications for trademark and service mark registration.
• Prepare ancillary prosecution and maintenance filings.
• Prepare TTAB filings and trademark record title updates.
• Assist with trademark and copyright due diligence.
• Perform online preliminary trademark clearance searches and prepare search guides.
• Prepare applications for copyright registrations.
• Draft correspondence to clients and local counsel on prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
• Keep attorneys informed of deadlines and coordinate with clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Legal research

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate (preferred)

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a Trademark Paralegal for the Trademark Portfolio Services department of the Intellectual Property Practice Group. The Trademark Paralegal will be responsible for providing assistance to attorneys in all aspects of trademark portfolio management and enforcement, copyright portfolio management, and IP due diligence.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position can reside in any of the following locations: Washington, D.C., Boston, New York, Houston, Philadelphia, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle or Chicago with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Experience and qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree.

• A minimum of two to three (2-3) 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.

For positions in Silicon Valley, CA, and San Francisco, CA the salary range for this position is $81,640 - $130,585.

For positions in New York, NY, and Orange County, CA the salary range for this position is $78,500 - $125,600.

For positions in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL the salary range for this position is $72,200 - $115,550.

For positions in Seattle, WA and Washington D.C. the salary range for this position is $75,400 - $120,550.

The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants:

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or [e-mail]

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.