Legal Staff Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Legal Staff

2-4 yrs required

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Job Title: IP Trademark Docketing Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The IP Trademark Docketing Specialist is responsible for supporting attorneys and clients with trademark prosecution activities. Key duties include:

- Following firm procedures and risk management guidelines to perform complex tasks.
- Analyzing, reviewing, and processing trademark correspondence, both domestic and foreign, including communications from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- Docketing USPTO and foreign trademark mail in the docketing system.
- Modifying, adding, and maintaining docket records.
- De-docketing pertinent deadlines and opening new matters.
- Creating, modifying, and generating docket and status reports.
- Processing incoming file transfers and generating daily docket of deadlines to ensure compliance.
- Responding to requests from legal staff and other departments.
- Ensuring accurate entry and date calculation for case information and verifying daily PTO submissions.
- Communicating with attorneys and staff regarding pending action items and following up as needed.
- Participating in 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 trademark docketing processes acquired through training, education, and work experience in the IP field.
- Ability to 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 position offers a base salary that varies by location, with additional bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package. The salary ranges for specific locations are as follows:

- Washington: –
- Illinois: –
- District of Columbia: –
- New York City: –
- New York State:
- Colorado: –
- California: –

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, health advocacy services, behavioral health and counseling resources, 401(k), profit sharing, pre-tax transit and parking program, backup dependent care, senior care planning support, resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers, and paid holidays and other paid time off, including leave for new parents.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Privacy Information:
Personal information collected from applicants will be used for processing applications throughout the recruitment or employment process and may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. The law firm may collect additional information if consent is given for a background check, including criminal background, employment, and certifications.

Jun 26, 2025
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