Our client, a leading AM Law 100 firm, is seeking a 5 plus years experienced Trademark Paralegal to support their dynamic IP Practice Group. Accepting resumes from qualified candidates who reside in the following cities/states: Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Kansas City, MO, Miami, FL, Nashville, TN, Clayton, MO Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Manage trademark docket – US and foreign
• Prepare and file trademark applications, office action responses, and maintenance documents
• Communicate with foreign associates regarding filings, registration, etc.
• Communicate with attorneys and IP Docket Specialist regarding docket entries and status of the same Manage intake of newly acquired trademark portfolios as needed
• Management of patent portfolios possible
• Extensive client contact
• Exception verbal and written skills with attorneys, clients, foreign agents and USPTO personnel, as well as administrative and management skills to coordinate trademark prosecution for multiple, high-tech global trademark portfolios
• Prepare and file US and international trademark applications and prosecution and maintenance documents
• Conduct trademark searches

Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of US and international trademark rules and procedures
• Proficient in preparation and filing of US and international trademark applications and prosecution documents, and well as trademark searches
• Utilize global trademark knowledge to accurately update docket and manage client portfolios, including uploading documents to docketing and DMS systems, as well as any required client portals
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Strong organization skills and ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Exceptional typing skills and ability to draft and/or edit documents accurately and quickly
• Critical thinker who works efficiently, using available technology and strives to make tasks easier and more efficient
• Proficient in iManage, CPi, Intapp, Carpe Diem, iManage, Adobe and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Requirements:

• Paralegal Certificate required; bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• 5 plus years of trademark prosecution paralegal experience required (US and International).
• Patent prosecution experience, a plus.
• Responsible for billing 1600 hours/year
• Prior experience with managing client portfolios

If you are qualified for this position and live in one of the cities listed above, please see your resume for immediate consideration.