Legal Staff Paralegal in Detroit, MI

Law Firm

Detroit, MI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Detroit, MI

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.
- Engage in 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 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:
- The position is categorized under the legal category and is a regular full-time role with a non-exempt FLSA status.
- Scheduled hours for the position are 40 per week, and the workplace is hybrid.
- 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.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of 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 the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.