Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Trademark Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent research related to . and foreign trademark prosecution and procedures.
- Conduct screening, design, and ownership searches, including analyzing results.
- Prepare and file routine and non-standard/complex . and international trademark applications, including mid-prosecution, TTAB, and maintenance filings.
- Provide database management support, including work related to trademark portfolio management.
- Regular communication with domestic and international clients and attorneys, as well as the . Patent and Trademark Office and foreign counterparts.
- Prepare and file copyright applications.
- Assist with maintenance of domain names and enforcement matters.
- Assist with assignments and other chain of title work, both domestic and foreign.

Education and Experience Information:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- A college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by the ABA is preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience related to trademark prosecution required.
- Knowledge of USPTO rules and regulations and experience with the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of WIPO rules and regulations and experience with filing applications for international registration under Madrid is preferred.

Salary Information:
- Milwaukee, Detroit, Madison & Salt Lake City: $62,100 - $135,800
- San Diego, Denver, Chicago, Dallas & Houston: $82,700 - $149,300
- Los Angeles: $86,300 - $155,700
- Boston, New York & Washington DC: $89,900 - $162,300
- Silicon Valley & San Francisco: $94,100 - $170,000

Additional Information:
- This is a Regular Full-Time position with a Non-Exempt FLSA Status.
- Scheduled for 40 hours per week with a Hybrid workplace model.
- The law firm provides a comprehensive benefit program, including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Disability and Life insurance, Adoption Assistance, and Backup Care for Dependents.
- The law firm is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled, committed to transparency and equity in the workplace.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.
- The law firm will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Ordinances.

About the Law Firm:
The law firm, an Am Law 50 law firm, is consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, the firm's market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. The firm focuses on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. The law firm is committed to providing innovative legal services and acting as trusted business advisors, delivering creative, practical, and effective solutions. The firm is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of legal services and stewardship of its people, clients, and the communities it serves.