Paralegal Assistant

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arizona is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal/legal assistant to support attorneys in the clearance and prosecution of U.S. and foreign trademark and copyright matters.

You will assist with searches, filings, due diligence, maintain electronic records, draft reporting correspondence under supervision, and grow knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures while working with clients and team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting trademark prosecution or TTAB matters preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Proactive communication with attorneys, clients, and team.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in the clearance and prosecution of U.S. and foreign trademark and copyright matters.
• Assist with searches, enforcement, and due diligence.
• Update and maintain electronic records.
• Draft reporting correspondence under supervision.
• Develop knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures related to trademark prosecution.
• Assist with preparation of U.S. trademark prosecution documents for attorney review and comment.
• Participate in training in U.S. and international trademark and copyright issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely daily time entries according to firm protocols, policies, and best practices.
• Communicate proactively with attorneys, clients, and team members regarding assignments, deadlines, and status updates.
• Help promote and maintain the goodwill and reputation of the firm while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Time management

Communication under pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Support attorneys in the clearance and prosecution of U.S. and foreign trademark and copyright matters
• Assist with searches, enforcement, and due diligence
• Update and maintain electronic records
• Draft reporting correspondence under supervision
• Develop knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures related to trademark prosecution
• Assist with preparation of U.S. trademark prosecution documents for attorney review and comment
• Participate in training in U.S. and international trademark and copyright issues
• Maintain accurate and timely daily time entries according to firm protocols, policies, and best practices
• Communicate proactively with attorneys, clients, and team members regarding assignments, deadlines, and status updates
• Help promote and maintain the goodwill and reputation of the firm while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

Requirements

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple assignments
• Ability to work and communicate effectively under pressure
• Flexibility in assisting the team with accelerated client schedules
• Exposure to trademark and copyright prosecution or trademark litigation and proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is preferred but not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in U.S. and foreign trademark and copyright matters, including the ability to assist with prosecution documents and maintain electronic records. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with attorneys and clients while adhering to firm protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Trademark Prosecution
• Copyright Matters
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Trademark Prosecution
• Copyright Matters
• Electronic Record Maintenance
• Drafting Correspondence
• Due Diligence
• Search Assistance
• USPTO Rules Knowledge
• Preparation of Prosecution Documents
• Time Entry Management
• Client Communication

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Flexibility
• Team Collaboration
• Professionalism

Industry Keywords

• Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
• Trademark Litigation
• Due Diligence
• Prosecution MattersInternational Trademark Issues

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel