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Pirkey Barber PLLC · 5 hours ago

Trademark Prosecution Paralegal

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Pirkey Barber is one of the largest firms in the United States focused on trademark law. The Trademark Paralegal will perform various duties under attorney supervision, including conducting trademark searches, drafting applications, and maintaining client records.

Employee BenefitsLaw EnforcementLegal

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches and order comprehensive trademark searches

Perform preliminary evaluations of trademark search results

Draft, prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, including drafting descriptions of goods and services

Prepare and file Extensions of Time, Allegations of Use, post-registration documents, and other standard trademark prosecution documents

Identify and capture appropriate trademark specimens from client websites for statement of use or Section 8 and 15 affidavits

Research Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) and other applicable law to determine procedural requirements, as requested

Draft, send and follow up on correspondence to foreign associates

Draft, send, and follow up on correspondence to clients requesting instructions or reporting on the status of their trademark matters

Maintain client records

Review incoming correspondence, determine appropriate action

Review and maintain docket and update as appropriate

Share responsibility with attorneys for meeting all deadlines

Maintain daily timekeeping for billing purposes, entering time records daily

Other related tasks and duties as requested

Qualification

Trademark paralegal experienceBachelor's degreeInternet searching skillsAttention to detailWritten communication skillsOrganizational skillsClient service orientationProactive initiativeTeamwork skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and strong academic record required

Minimum five years of trademark paralegal experience; law firm experience required

Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively

High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong Internet searching skills and computer skills

Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions

Initiative to proactively increase value to the position

Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines

Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize work, and work within competing deadlines

Flexibility regarding work schedule to meet position needs outside of regular business hours

Excellent teamwork skills and strong client service orientation

Must have the ability to work in an organized, efficient manner, be willing to support the department with general administrative duties and special projects as needed

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Must be able to set and meet deadlines without reminders from others