Paralegal II

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Atlanta seeks an experienced Trademark Paralegal to coordinate all aspects of intellectual property practice related to trademarks under the supervision of IP attorneys.

This role requires preparing USPTO filings, maintaining US and foreign docket deadlines, and communicating with clients and foreign associates. Proficiency in PowerPoint for client meetings and attention to billing/timekeeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience handling trademark filings with the USPTO.
• Maintain US/foreign trademark docket and deadlines.
• Communicate with clients and foreign associates about prosecution.
• Accurate timekeeping and adherence to billing targets.

Responsibilities

• Generates revenue by meeting billable hour expectations and logs time accurately.
• Prepares trademark filings to be submitted to the USPTO and coordinates with attorneys.
• Maintains and monitors trademark docket including deadlines; communicates with lawyers and foreign associates.
• Prepares materials for meetings and client presentations; uses PowerPoint to illustrate handling of cases.
• Stays current on USPTO rules and EFT filing procedures and attends training as needed.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

Skills

Trademark law

Docketing

Timekeeping

Client communication

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

An international law firm, is actively recruiting an experienced paralegal to join its Intellectual Property practice group. The **Trademark Paralegal** will coordinate and monitor all aspects of intellectual property practice as it relates to trademark under the supervision of the firms Intellectual Property lawyers.

**RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES**

• Generates revenue by meeting billable hour and other timekeeping expectations set forth by the firm. Proactively secures billable work, which may require working across teams and offices. Maintains current and accurate daily time log; inputs time records into firm's time and accounting systems according to firm and outside counsel guidelines.
• Prepares simple and complex trademark filings to be made with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Processes U.S. Patent and Trademark Office communications and coordinates with attorneys; handles communicating with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office both telephonically and through filings to ensure that all documents are handled correctly.
• Maintains and monitors docket for U.S. and foreign trademark applications and registered trademarks, including any and all due dates and deadlines; communicates with lawyers and performs necessary tasks in a timely fashion; communicates with foreign associates directly concerning client trademark applications/prosecution requirements; collaborates with IP Docket team.
• Reviews and prepares materials for trademark attorneys for upcoming client meetings, including PowerPoint presentations and appropriate documentation; developing presentations to clients concerning the handling of their cases, transfer of cases, docketing and trademark prosecution etc. Communicates with clients as appropriate.
• Stays current about new Trademark Office Rules and filing procedures (EFT filings), alerts lawyers of new procedures and rules relating to intellectual property practice and attends appropriate training classes offered by USPTO and other governmental bodies.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

*EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.*