Senior Trademark Paralegal

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. Do you love tackling big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our Legal team, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards, defend our intellectual property, and provide legal support for our global products and services. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. Together with your team, you’ll provide the critical support needed worldwide for Apple products and businesses. At Apple, we are dedicated to making the best products on the planet. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive trademark paralegal to support Apple’s Trademark Group. This role requires a solid understanding of U.S. and international trademark prosecution, enforcement, and adverse proceedings. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, analytical, legal research, and drafting skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and outside counsel. Successful candidates will be comfortable navigating complex issues and competing priorities, and will approach problem-solving in a creative and efficient manner. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, AA degree, or equivalent experience 6 years of experience as a paralegal or equivalent Experience reviewing and analyzing documents and correspondence related to U.S. and international trademark prosecution and enforcement, and extracting relevant information for docketing systems Experience preparing documents and correspondence relating to trademark prosecution, including filings, registrations, and renewals Experience reviewing trademark documents such as watch notices, office actions, provisional refusals, and notices of irregularity Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and self-sufficiency Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with SAEGIS and WebTMS Strong technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite Paralegal certificate with trademark specialization Experience with both law firm and in-house docketing systems Experience in technology and consumer electronics industries Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and outside counsel Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities Ability to work independently while managing a high-volume workload and collaborating effectively within a large team in a fast-paced environment