Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

Min 10 yrs required

No

Trademark Paralegal

Job Category: Trademark and Copyright

Requisition Number: TRADE001363

Posting Details

Posted: June 25, 2025

Full-Time

Remote

Job Details

Description

The law firm’s IP Services department is seeking a Trademark Paralegal. This position is responsible for supporting the trademark prosecution practice under the supervision of a Trademark Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

- Support the trademark prosecution practice by preparing and filing trademark and copyright applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
- Prepare formality documents such as Assignments, Office Action Responses, Statements of Use, Affidavits of Use, Renewals, and other related filings.
- Correspond with . agents regarding foreign filings and related activities.
- Communicate with clients about the status of trademark matters and related activities.
- Process incoming files transferred to the law firm.
- Prepare reports related to trademark prosecution activities, including client status reports and docket reports.
- Ensure accurate record keeping related to trademark prosecution activities, including maintaining the IP prosecution docket and saving correspondence and documents in the law firm’s document management system.
- Conduct international and . preliminary searches via internet and electronic databases; assist in the review of search reports and other issues related to the clearance of marks.
- Capture billable time in the law firm’s timekeeping system.
- Stay up-to-date with changes to Intellectual Property rules and regulations.
- Maintain excellent client service to internal and external clients.

Education and Experience Information

- Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of trademark and copyright prosecution experience.
- Deep understanding of Intellectual Property rules and regulations worldwide.
- Experience with IP docketing systems.
- Ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and Document Management Systems like Net Docs.

Salary Information

The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $125,000. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience level, education/training, and relevant skills.