Senior Trademark Paralegal

1872 CONSULTING; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

1872 CONSULTING is assisting a fast-growing Am Law 100 law firm seeking a Senior Trademark Paralegal in Dallas. This hybrid role supports two trademark partners with autonomy and client interaction, handling end-to-end U.S.

and foreign prosecution, TEAS filings, and renewal work. You will manage foreign matters under Madrid Protocol, coordinate with foreign counsel, and run docketing, clearance searches, enforcement support, and client reporting with a professional presence and strong written

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated trademark paralegal experience at a law firm.
• Trademark-only background; not a fit for patent or mixed-IP practice.
• Full-cycle U.S. prosecution: TEAS, office actions, renewals.
• Foreign prosecution: Madrid Protocol/WIPO; instructing foreign counsel.
• Proficiency with IP docketing systems; clearance search experience.
• Polished written communication and client-facing presence; works independently under deadlines.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Run U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution end to end.
• Handle TEAS filings, office actions, and renewals.
• Instruct foreign counsel and manage docketing.
• Conduct clearance searches and assist enforcement.
• Provide client reporting and status updates.

Skills

Trademark paralegal

TEAS filings

Office actions

Madrid Protocol

IP docketing

Client communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PATTSY

CPI

Job description

Senior Trademark Paralegal

Dallas, TX (Hybrid, 4 Days On-Site) — $110K–$120K

About the Firm

Our client is one of the fastest-growing law firms in the Am Law 100, with more than 700 lawyers across 19 offices in the U.S., London, Mexico City, and Shanghai. Its trademark practice manages complete global portfolios for some of the most recognized brands in the world — a book of business so significant the firm restructured its legal support operations to serve it. Headquartered in a new 27-story tower in uptown Dallas, the firm pairs big-firm sophistication with a collegial culture recognized as an industry leader for workplace wellbeing.

About the Role

This is a high-visibility seat supporting two trademark partners with significant autonomy and direct client interaction. You will run U.S. and foreign prosecution end to end — TEAS filings, specimens and first-use follow-up, office actions, foreign counsel instruction, and docket management from application through registration and renewal — plus clearance searches, enforcement support, and client reporting.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of dedicated trademark paralegal experience at a law firm
• Trademark-only background — this role is not a fit for patent or mixed-IP practice
• Full-cycle U.S. prosecution: TEAS, office actions, specimens, renewals; strong TMEP command
• Foreign prosecution: Madrid Protocol/WIPO, instructing foreign counsel, notarization/legalization
• Proficiency with IP docketing systems (PATTSY, CPI, or similar); clearance search experience
• Polished written communication and client-facing presence; works independently under deadlines
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree