Trademark Paralegal

Jobtailor

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor invites applications for a paralegal role focused on US and foreign trademark prosecution, copyright filings, and document preparation. You will manage filings, perform searches, draft opinions, and collaborate with legal professionals to ensure timely completion of assignments.

The position requires a paralegal certificate or 4-year degree, 2+ years of trademark experience, and the ability to bill 1550 hours annually.

Qualifications

Paralegal certificate and/or 4-year college degree required.
2+ years of trademark experience preferred.
Copyright experience preferred.
Ability to bill 1550 hours annually.
Must satisfy U.S. employment verification requirements (I-9 and, where applicable, E-Verify).

Responsibilities

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, and 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.
Work alongside lawyers and legal professionals on trademark, copyright, advertising and media matters.
Manage projects, workflow, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
Bill 1550 hours annually.

Skills

Trademark Searches

Opinion Letter Drafting

Trademark Status Reporting

Extension Requests Preparation

Assignment Documentation

Foreign Filing Cost Estimation

Legal Document Preparation

Trademark Recording with Customs

Domain Name Management

Billing 1550 Hours Annually

Project Management

Detail Oriented

Organized

Disciplined

Energetic

Team Collaboration

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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, and 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
Work alongside lawyers and legal professionals on trademark, copyright, advertising and media matters
Manage projects, workflow, competing priorities, and tight deadlines
Bill 1550 hours annually

Requirements

Paralegal certificate and\/or 4-year college degree
2+ years of previous trademark experience preferred
Previous copyright experience preferred
Energetic, organized, detail oriented, and disciplined
Willingness to work hard
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication strategies
Ability to manage workflow under tight deadlines and time constraints
Ability to handle competing and shifting priorities
Ability to bill 1550 hours annually
Ability to effectively manage projects
Must satisfy U.S. employment verification requirements through Form I-9 and, where applicable, E-Verify

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing trademark and copyright filings, including conducting searches, preparing documentation, and collaborating with legal professionals. Proficient in project management and maintaining workflow under tight deadlines while ensuring compliance with U.S. employment verification requirements.

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