Trademark Paralegal — IP Portfolio & Prosecution Expert

Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off

Parental leave

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Dorsey & Whitney LLP seeks a Trademark Paralegal in our Salt Lake City, UT office to support attorneys with U.S. and international trademark matters. You will draft and file documents, manage portfolios, and liaise with clients across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires IP familiarity, strong communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational and docketing skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal program or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to prioritise and work with attorneys.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with IP processes and docketing.
• Experience with U.S. and international trademark matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting correspondence to clients regarding U.S. and international trademark prosecution events.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients regarding routine trademark prosecution events under attorney guidance.
• Assist in management of U.S. and international trademark portfolios; review and maintain accuracy of files and deadlines.
• Draft trademark documents for attorney review and filing with the U.S. Trademark Office.
• Navigate online databases for application status updates and document downloads (U.S. and international offices).
• Apply knowledge of trademark procedures and terminology to paralegal tasks.
• Communicate attorney instructions to local counsel on international matters and manage local counsel invoices.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Intellectual Property knowledge

Communication skills

Organization skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

MyUSPTO

TTAB

eMadrid

Docketing databases

Job description

Dorsey & Whitney LLP seeks a Trademark Paralegal in our Salt Lake City, UT office to support attorneys with U.S. and international trademark matters. You will draft and file documents, manage portfolios, and liaise with clients across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires IP familiarity, strong communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational and docketing skills are essential for success.