Trademark Paralegal

Caldwell; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell is seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal to support a fast-growing practice with a significant U.S. and international portfolio and copyright matters.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive paralegal who can manage large portfolios, work directly with attorneys and foreign counsel, and handle substantive trademark prosecution tasks. Responsibilities include docketing, Madrid Protocol filings, TTAB proceedings support, and coordinating with foreign associates; you will

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a trademark paralegal with U.S. and international portfolio work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file trademark applications and related filings (Statements of Use, extensions of time, Amendments to Allege Use, Sections 8 & 15).
• Docket, monitor, and manage trademark deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for routine client communications and status updates.
• Provide day-to-day prosecution support to attorneys and foreign counsel.
• Assist with Madrid Protocol applications and international filings; coordinate with foreign associates.
• Support TTAB proceedings and trademark litigation, including drafting and filing documents.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

International portfolio

Docketing

Client communication

Deadline management

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Anaqua PATTSY-Wave

Job description

Caldwell is an innovative and internationally recognized law firm with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo. We are global law firm built for founders, high-growth companies, and industry leaders. The firm advises on corporate transactions, venture financing, M&A, litigation, and intellectual property, combining sophisticated legal counsel with strategic business insight.

We are seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal to support a fast-growing, sophisticated trademark practice with a significant U.S. and international portfolio and copyright matters. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive paralegal who is comfortable managing large portfolios, working directly with attorneys and foreign counsel, and handling substantive trademark prosecution tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file trademark applications and related filings, including Statements of Use, extensions of time, Amendments to Allege Use, and Sections 8 & 15 declarations.
• Docket, monitor, and manage trademark deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for routine client communications, including status updates, deadline reminders, and administrative follow-up.
• Provide day-to-day prosecution support to attorneys, including tracking open items, maintaining organized records, and ensuring matters progress efficiently.
• Assist with Madrid Protocol applications and international filings; manage communications with foreign associates and coordinate instructions regarding filings, deadlines, and local procedural requirements.
• Support attorneys in TTAB proceedings and trademark litigation, including drafting and filing documents and maintaining pleadings files and docket.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a trademark paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department, with substantial experience handling U.S. trademark prosecution and international trademark portfolios, and copyright matters.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. and international trademark rules and procedures; familiarity with TTAB proceedings and related filings.
• Strong docketing and deadline-management skills (experience with Anaqua PATTSY-Wave strongly preferred).
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to independently manage a high volume of matters.
• Strong written communication skills, including experience drafting polished, client-facing correspondence and communications with foreign counsel.

The expected salary range is $76k to $104k. Compensation offered will be dependent on a variety of attributes including, but not limited to, years of relevant experience, qualifications, skills and expertise, and office location.