Legal Staff Paralegal in Seattle, WA

Law Firm

Seattle, WA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Seattle, WA

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 is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join its Firmwide IP Services department. This role will report to a Trademark Supervisor and primarily support the trademark prosecution practice within the firm.

Job Responsibilities

- Support the trademark prosecution practice by preparing and filing trademark and copyright applications with the USPTO and WIPO.
- Prepare and manage formality documents such as Assignments, Office Action Responses, Statements of Use, Affidavits of Use, Renewals, and other related filings.
- Correspond with Non-US agents regarding foreign filings and related activities.
- Communicate with clients regarding the status of trademark matters and related activities.
- Process incoming files transferred to the 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 firm’s document management system.
- Conduct international and US 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 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.
- A minimum of 10 years of trademark and copyright prosecution experience is required.
- Deep understanding of Intellectual Property rules and regulations in jurisdictions worldwide.
- Experience with IP docketing systems is necessary.
- Ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and Document Management Systems such as Net Docs.

Salary Information

The expected annual salary for the Trademark Paralegal 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.