Trademark Paralegal

Summary:      Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC (“the Firm”) as a Trademark Paralegal are under the general supervision of the attorneys to whom assigned, as well as the Chief Human Resources Officer. As the Trademark Paralegal, you will provide legal support to the attorneys and work with clients on their copyright and trademark filing and maintenance needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and file trademark applications;
2. Review and Manage client trademark dockets;
3. Prepare and record documents affecting the chain of title for U.S. and International trademarks;
4. Responsible for various aspects of the trademark process, including application, prosecution, maintenance, Trademark and Trial Appeal Board proceedings and related docketing;
5. Coordinate and oversee U.S. and foreign trademark filings;
6. Perform various tasks including copyright registrations, searches and communication with the Copyright office;
7. Communicate with attorneys, clients and foreign agents regarding pending trademark applications and registered trademarks;
8. Prepare Office Action responses and related correspondence;
9. Review and maintain renewal and maintenance dockets for clients.

Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate are highly recommended;
2. At least 3 years of on-the-job experience is required;
3. Experience using the USPTO website database;
4. Proficient with MS Office;
5. Excellent writing/written communication skills;
6. Possess knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training or its equivalent;
7. Possess the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when evaluating legal matters;
8. Possess the ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors;
9. Possess interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow the instruction effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact;
10. Regular and timely attendance at work when scheduled;
11. Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain while organizing and maintaining multiple cases;
12. Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position, may require irregular hours.

Working Conditions:

Normal law office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature.  

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Please note that a variety of factors determine compensation, including geographic location, experience, relevant degrees and certifications, and other applicable factors authorized by law.

Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible fulltime employees within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.