Paralegal

Required Qualifications: 4-year bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program Minimum 2 years of trademark prosecution experience (preparing and submitting documents to USPTO) Strong ability to draft concise trademark communications (Cease & Desist letters, outside counsel emails) Proficiency in trademark searches and USPTO/major searching platforms Ability to retrieve, review, and analyze trademark dockets Experience preparing declarations of use and gathering specimens for trademark offices Strong verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for collaboration Strong writing and analytical skills for drafting and reviewing legal documents independently Highly organized with project management and multitasking abilities to meet deadlines Proficiency with database management, Excel, and legal software Able to handle routine and complex problems independently, proposing solutions when appropriate Coordinate and organize documentation and information requests related to trademark disputes Assist attorneys in case preparation, fact finding, and investigation activities, including conducting comprehensive searches using USPTO and other databases Prepare and file prosecution documents (applications, declarations of use, specimens) for USPTO and other agencies Retrieve and review trademark dockets to ensure accurate tracking and deadline management Draft communications, including cease & desist letters and trademark-related correspondence Respond to document requests or inquiries from internal and external parties Liaise regularly with outside law firms, internal employees, and senior management on trademark disputes Conduct online research and trademark database searches Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Legal Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing