Legal Staff Paralegal in Nashville, TN

Law Firm

Nashville, TN

Legal Staff Paralegal in Nashville, TN

Legal Staff

2-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: IP Trademark Docketing Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys and clients with trademark prosecution activities.
- Accurately review correspondence and enter case details and due dates into the firm's docketing database.
- Collaborate with the IP Docketing Manager to manage and docket a large trademark portfolio using internal and external resources.
- Analyze, review, and process all trademark correspondence, both domestic and foreign, including communications from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- Docket USPTO and foreign trademark mail in the docketing system.
- Modify, add, and maintain docket records, and de-docket pertinent deadlines.
- Open new matters and create, modify, and generate docket and status reports.
- Process incoming file transfers and generate and monitor daily docket of deadlines to ensure compliance.
- Respond to various requests from legal staff and other departments.
- Ensure accurate entry and date calculation for case information and completion and verification of daily PTO submissions.
- Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding pending action items as needed, including appropriate follow-up.
- Undertake special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- 2-4 years of trademark docketing experience, preferably with CPI.
- Working knowledge of trademark docketing procedures, including USPTO and foreign practices.
- Advanced knowledge of the trademark docketing processes, acquired through training, education, and several years of work experience in the IP field.
- Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Professional conduct, service-oriented attitude, and acute attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Paralegal Certificate and/or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Salary Information:
The base salary ranges for this position vary by location as follows:
- Washington: –
- Illinois: –
- District of Columbia: –
- New York City: –
- New York State: –
- Colorado: –
- California: –

Benefits Information:
The law firm aims to promote a work environment where individuals have access to resources needed for professional and personal well-being. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental, and vision plans, including coverage for domestic partners.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short and long-term disability insurance.
- Tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs, and FSAs for dependent care.
- Health advocacy services and behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members.
- 401(k) and profit sharing.
- Pre-tax transit and parking program.
- Backup dependent care and senior care planning support.
- Resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
- Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Additional Information:
The position may be filled in Washington, Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, Colorado, or California. Benefits may vary by position and office. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. Personal information collected from applicants will be used for processing the application and may include a background check with consent.