Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Trademark Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct clearance searches using online databases, reviewing and analyzing cited references for potential conflicts.
- Prepare and file trademark applications, amendments, statements of use, assignments, renewal applications, and other trademark-related documents with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign trademark offices.
- Manage and update the trademark docket, ensuring all trademark-related deadlines are accurately recorded and monitored.
- Correspond with clients to report the status of active matters and respond to client inquiries.
- Provide support in litigation and enforcement matters, including preparing exhibits and discovery materials, and conducting research as needed.
- Perform additional tasks as necessary to support the department.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must have .
- Experience in both domestic trademark prosecution and oppositions, as well as involvement in managing similar foreign filings through foreign counsel, is required.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel is important.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with Computer Packages Inc. (CPI), SAEGIS, and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), are required. Database experience is a plus.

Salary Information:
- The salary for this position will range from $80,000 to $118,000, commensurate with experience.

Additional Qualifications:
- The candidate should be a highly motivated, pleasant individual with a professional demeanor and appearance.
- Must be able to exercise independence and good judgment, think creatively to solve problems, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
- The candidate must maintain a high-quality work product, have the ability to schedule work to meet department deadlines, and be able to perform job responsibilities under pressure efficiently, productively, and in a professional manner.

Law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.