TRADEMARK PARALEGALS - New York NY

McCarter & English, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated paralegal to join their IP/IT Practice Group in New York. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on trademark prosecution and oppositions, manage foreign filings, and conduct clearance searches. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. With a competitive salary range and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic legal setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Maternity Leave

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a trademark paralegal with experience in prosecution and oppositions.
• Ability to manage trademark filings and conduct clearance searches.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file trademark applications and related documents.
• Manage and update trademark docket and deadlines.
• Correspond with clients regarding status of active matters.

Skills

Trademark Paralegal Experience

Trademark Clearance Searches

PowerPoint Skills

Excel Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Computer Packages Inc. (CPI)

SAEGIS

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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McCarter & English, LLP seeks full-time paralegals to work in the IP/IT Practice Group in our New York NY Office. The successful candidates will have at least 3 years of experience as a trademark paralegal. Candidates must have experience in both domestic trademark prosecution and oppositions, as well as involvement in managing similar foreign filings through foreign counsel. Candidates must also have the ability to perform trademark clearance searches and to organize and coordinate mail, correspondence (internally and externally) and manage an active calendar. PowerPoint and Excel skills important. Salary for this position will range from $80,000-$118,000, commensurate with experience. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume and cover letter to Christine Lydon, Chief Human Resources Officer, at [e-mail].

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include some or all of the following):

• Conduct clearance searches using online databases, and review and analyze cited references for potential conflicts.

• Prepare and file trademark applications, amendments, statements of use, assignments, renewal applications, and other trademark-related documents with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign trademark offices.

• Manage and update the trademark docket, including ensuring that all trademark-related deadlines are accurately recorded and monitored.

• Correspond with clients to report the status of active matters and to respond to client inquiries.

• Provide support in litigation and enforcement matters, including preparing exhibits and discovery materials, and conducting research as needed.

• Additional tasks as necessary in support of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong computer skills; Computer Packages Inc. (CPI), SAEGIS, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience required; database experience a plus.

• Highly motivated, pleasant individual with professional demeanor and appearance.

• Must be able to exercise independence and good judgment, think creatively to solve problems, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must maintain a high quality work product, have the ability to schedule work to meet department deadlines and be able to perform job responsibilities under pressure efficiently, productively and in a professional manner.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Legal, and Other

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

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