Temporary | Trademark Docketing Clerk

Lawyers On Demand; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider is seeking a temporary Trademark Docketing Clerk for a hybrid role in Washington, DC. This position involves supporting trademark attorneys and paralegals, managing databases of trademark registrations, and ensuring deadlines are met. Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience in a law firm and possess strong organizational skills. Competitive hourly pay is offered, with a flexible work schedule of 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of trademark paralegal or clerk experience in an Am Law 100 or 200 firm or corporate legal department.
• Familiarity with trademark prosecution filing requirements and processes.

Responsibilities

• Input all deadlines and pertinent information into the trademark database.
• Correct existing errors and improve database organization.
• Review the docket to ensure deadlines are met and notify attorneys/paralegals.
• Generate trademark deadlines and status reports.
• Prepare standard correspondence for clients regarding trademark registrations.

Skills

Trademark paralegal or clerk experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong writing and communication skills

Education

BS/BA from an accredited college or university

Tools

WebTMS trademark management software

Job description

Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio company is actively recruiting for a temporary, Trademark Docketing Clerk for a hybrid position with one of our prestigious law firm clients in Washington, DC.

This is NOT a patent docketing position.

Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Assignment length: Open-ended contract

Pay rate range: $28 - $32/hour, depending on directly related experience

Summary

The Trademark Docketing Clerk will work with the Trademark attorneys and paralegals to support the Trademark practice. A primary responsibility will be the administration of databases of domestic and foreign trademark registrations and applications, third‑party disputes, trademark opposition, cancellation and invalidity proceedings, domain name registrations, and other trademark matters.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Input all deadlines and other information relating to domestic and foreign trademark registrations and applications, third‑party disputes, trademark opposition, cancellation and invalidity proceedings, domain name registrations, and other trademark matters into the trademark database.
• Correct any existing errors in the trademark database and help improve organization of information in the trademark database.
• Review the docket on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and that attorneys/paralegals are notified of upcoming deadlines.
• Generate trademark deadlines and status reports as needed.
• Prepare standard form letters and emails to clients conveying developments in the status of domestic and foreign trademark registrations and applications, including the issuance of trademark registration certificates.
• Perform other duties as requested by Firm management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of trademark paralegal or clerk experience in an Am Law 100 or 200 firm, or corporate legal department.
• Familiarity with WebTMS trademark management software is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with trademark prosecution filing requirements and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• BS/BA from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred.

LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.