Legal Staff Paralegal in Seattle, WA

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This high-powered, long-established firm offers great opportunities for top-notch candidates seeking rapid growth and high volume in intellectual property and dozens of other challenging practices. We really have a lot of good things to say about this firm because the firm seems to consistently set a high mark for itself in numerous, numerous categories. For example, the attorneys in this firm are all almost universally very nice people to work with and this firm puts a real powerful emphasis on quality of life issues for both its associates and partners. Without exception, the firm’s attorneys claim they are treated with a tremendous amount of respect – the firm is genuinely interested in making long-term relationships with people. Management is extraordinarily introspective about the candidates they interview – according to one candidate, the firm is “almost philosophical” in its approach towards recruiting. Attorneys here typically bill in the 1800 range. Paralegal - Trademark Duties: Responsible for providing paralegal support to attorneys who practice in the area of trademark law. Requires an ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with attorneys and other staff members.. Handling all aspects of U.S. prosecution and maintenance; preparing and filing trademark applications; preparing responses to USPTO office actions; preparing and filing renewals and statements of use; collecting evidence of use for prosecution, maintenance and conflict matters; drafting client correspondence; recording assignments and other documents; copyright searching and filing. Instructing and working with foreign counsel on clearance, trademark filings, office actions, renewals and other prosecution and conflict matters. Legalization of documents. Assisting with inter partes matters. Performing and reviewing trademark and copyright searches. Investigation of possible infringements. Managing trademark docket. Generating and editing status reports. Performing internet research projects and other special projects on an as needed basis. Offering additional assistance as needed.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill. 3+ years of experience as an intellectual property/trademark paralegal are preferred. Highly developed skills in time and task management. Highly developed attention to detail in striving for perfection in the firm work product and client service. Post-college level writing and oral communication skills. Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and electronic mail). Proficiency in the use of computerized legal research and document retention databases for performance of fact and legal research and effective management of complex evidence and case files.

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