Washington DC
Legal

Trademark Paralegal

CM Legal

Trademark Paralegal
Our client is searching for a Trademark Paralegal to join their trademark, copyright, advertising and media team in our Intellectual Property practice group. Work alongside top lawyers and legal professionals to make a difference servicing their clients with a full range of trademark and brand management services. Join their team where you will make an impact and be rewarded for contributing to the firm’s success.

Job Description:
What you would do:

  • 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, 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. 

What is expected:

  • Energetic, organized, detail orientated and disciplined with the willingness to work hard.
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, through effective communication strategies.
  • Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints, with competing and shifting priorities.
  • Ability to bill 1550 hours annually.
  • Ability to effectively manage projects.

What we offer:

  • Flexible working environment for work-life success
  • Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
  • Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
  • Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
  • Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
  • Generous paid time off

What is required:

  • A paralegal certificate and/or 4-year college degree.
  • 2+ years of previous trademark experience preferred.
  • Previous copyright experience preferred. 

 

  • Max. file size: 300 MB.

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