Trademark Paralegal

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Volunteer events

Wellness program

Generous paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Job summary

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP seeks a Trademark Paralegal to join our Intellectual Property practice group in our Washington D.C. office (also listed: Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis).

You will support trademark, copyright, advertising, and media work, handling US and foreign filings, searches, and status reports. The role requires a paralegal certificate or a 4-year degree, 2+ years of trademark experience, and preferred copyright experience.

Qualifications

• A paralegal certificate and/or 4-year college degree.
• 2+ years of previous trademark experience preferred.
• Previous copyright experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage US and Foreign Prosecution Filings.
• Conduct trademark searches and draft opinion letters for attorney review.
• Prepare trademark status summary reports.
• Prepare extension requests, statements of use, declarations of use and incontestability, renewal applications.
• Prepare and record assignment documentation.
• Prepare foreign filing cost estimates.
• Compile documentation required for foreign filings.
• Correspond with foreign associates on filing and prosecuting applications and renewing registrations.
• Prepare and/or obtain documents for legalization.
• Assist with recording trademarks with Customs and Border Protection.
• Assist with registration, maintenance and transfer of domain names.
• Assist with copyright filings.

Skills

Trademark experience

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal certificate

4-year college degree

Job description

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs.

Job Description Summary:

Faegre Drinker, one of the 50 largest law firms headquartered in the U.S., is searching for a Trademark Paralegal to join our trademark, copyright, advertising and media team in our Intellectual Property practice group in our Washington D.C., Indianapolis downtown, Chicago, or Minneapolis office. Work alongside top lawyers and legal professionals to make a difference servicing our clients with a full range of trademark and brand management services. Join our team where you will make an impact and be rewarded for contributing to the firm’s success.

What you would do:

• Manage US and Foreign Prosecution Filings.
• Conduct and review trademark searches and draft opinion letters for attorney review.
• Prepare trademark status summary reports.
• Prepare extension requests, statements of use, declarations of use and incontestability, renewal applications.
• Prepare and record assignment documentation.
• Prepare foreign filing cost estimates.
• Compile documentation required for foreign filings.
• Correspond with foreign associates on filing and prosecuting applications and renewing registrations.
• Prepare and/or obtain documents for legalization.
• Assist with recording trademarks with Customs and Border Protection.
• Assist with registration, maintenance and transfer of domain names.
• Assist with copyright filings.

What is expected:

• Energetic, organized, detail orientated and disciplined with the willingness to work hard.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, through effective communication strategies.
• Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints, with competing and shifting priorities.
• Ability to bill 1550 hours annually.
• Ability to effectively manage projects.

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off
• The anticipated initial hourly rate for someone who is hired into this position is $45.00– $52.00/hour based on a 37.5 hour a week schedule.
• Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law.
• This is a non-exempt role paid on an hourly basis.
• The initial hourly rate listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

What is required:

• A paralegal certificate and/or 4-year college degree.
• 2+ years of previous trademark experience preferred.
• Previous copyright experience preferred.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (and any subsidiary) has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes.