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ArentFox Schiff · 10 hours ago

Trademark Paralegal or Senior Paralegal

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $127K/yr

2+ years exp

ArentFox Schiff is an internationally recognized firm dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are seeking a Senior Paralegal to provide substantive legal services under the supervision of a lawyer, focusing on trademark applications and related legal documentation.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare and file foreign and domestic trademark applications, statements of use, extensions of time, amendments to allege use, Sections 8 & 15 declarations, and other filings

Draft communications with clients and foreign associates

Preliminary trademark availability searching

Review office actions and summarize issues for attorneys

Perform internal trademark searches and/or initial review of outside vendor search reports and preparing charts and draft findings

Draft filing instructions for trademark applications

Reporting deadlines to docketing and docket clearance

Client communications, including reporting actions, deadlines and providing accurate charts of client’s prosecution matters

Preparing agendas for monthly client calls

Make preliminary evaluations regarding potential specimens showing use for submission

Assist with TTAB proceedings and trademark litigation, including drafting and filing of documents, maintaining pleadings files and docket, searching for third party marks or evidence of use and related tasks

Drafts, analyzes, and prepares legal documents for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal

Coordinates legal projects and communicates legal information for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal

Prepare draft communications for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal

Collects, evaluates, and summarizes relevant facts and legal concepts for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal

Attends client meetings, coordination meetings, and legal proceedings with a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal

Provides legal project management for a legal matter for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal

Supervises Project Assistants, Paralegals and Senior Paralegals on assigned tasks

Maintains notary license in local jurisdiction

Follows all supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal instructions

Maintains accurate and appropriate time records regarding hours spent working for clients, working for the Firm, and working on administrative tasks

Meets all time entry and timesheet deadlines specified by the Firm, the Paralegal Department, and the Accounting Department

Bills a minimum of 1,550 creditable hours each performance evaluation year that begins April 1 and ends March 31 of which a minimum of 1,430 of those hours are client billable hours

Limits approved pro bono hours and approved firm representation hours to a maximum of 120 total hours during each performance evaluation year

Works a predictable schedule and also provides flexibility in daily schedule to meet Firm’s needs during periods of heavy workload

Timely notifies both supervising lawyers, supervising paralegals, and the Paralegal Manager of any time out of the office during normal work hours

Reports the receipt of non-billable work to the Paralegal Manager upon receipt

Avoids overtime for non-billable assignments

Contacts supervising lawyers, supervising paralegals and Paralegal Manager when available for new assignments

Accepts accountability and responsibility for all work assignments

Adheres to The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.’s 'Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.'

Attends relevant legal education to continuously improve legal skills

Qualification

Trademark applicationsLegal document preparationClient communicationMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementConfidentiality

Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of legal processes and practice-group specific procedures

Excellent interpersonal, team, and customer service skills

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment

Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and practice-group specific software

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program required

2+ years relevant experience required for Paralegal position

7+ years relevant experience required for Senior Paralegal position

Company

ArentFox Schiff

ArentFox Schiff is a law company that specializes in tax, real estate law, business strategies, litigation, and business compliance.

Founded in 1866

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.afslaw.com

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