What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Trademark Paralegal position at Davis + Gilbert LLP?
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare and oversee filing, prosecution, maintenance and transfers of intellectual property domestically and internationally
- WIPO applications, transfers and maintenance filings
- Docket review and report preparation
- Correspondence with clients, counsel and outside counsel on prosecution and maintenance requirements
- Administrative support for data entry, invoices, deposit account, practice alerts and rule changes
- Draft Office Action Responses and client correspondence
- Review specimens
- Legal research
- Notarization
- Order Corporate Charters from United Corporate Services
- Coordinate legalization of documents used domestically and internationally
- Prepare and file documents in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings, Cancellations and Oppositions
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor Degree or relevant work experience required
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience required
- Prior Law Firm experience a strong plus
- Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office 2024
- Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on providing quality customer service
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
- Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
- Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Must Haves:
- Prior trademark paralegal experience
- Experience using AltLegal
- Proficiency with Canva for basic materials/design support
- Experience handling both U.S. and international trademark filings and maintenance
Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10019
Salary : $80 - $90