Trademark Paralegal

Moore & Van Allen PLLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm with more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join its Charlotte, NC office. This role involves organizing, preparing, filing, docketing and maintaining U.S.

and foreign trademark matters and supporting IP due diligence and filings. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
• Experience with domestic or foreign trademark work is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Abides by the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Preparing documents related to domestic and foreign trademark and service mark filings, including routine correspondence to the USPTO, foreign agents, clients, etc.
• Ordering, conducting and reviewing use and registrability searches.
• Proactively monitoring attorney dockets to assist attorneys in managing timelines.
• Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular and in-person attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this interactive position.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Timeline management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join its Charlotte, NC office. This position will involve a variety of duties that relate to organizing, preparing, filing, docketing and maintaining U.S. and foreign trademark and service marks and other trademark-related matters and to assisting with intellectual property due diligence and filings.

What You’ll Do:

• Abides by the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Preparing documents related to domestic and foreign trademark and service mark filings, including routine correspondence to the USPTO, foreign agents, clients, etc.
• Ordering, conducting and reviewing use and registrability searches.
• Proactively monitoring attorney dockets to assist attorneys in managing timelines.
• Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular and in-person attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this interactive position.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• Domestic and/or foreign trademark experience is a plus but is not required.
• Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills and strict attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and in a team environment to manage a variety of tasks within prescribed timelines, and the ability to develop and maintain a strong substantive understanding of the legal aspects of their work and related documentation.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, or moving objects
• Medium/Heavy lifting requirements up to 50lbs, exert force 10-25lbs.
• It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• The work at times requires bending, squatting and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights, involving the use of carts, dollies and/or hand trucks.

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