Job Description
Job Description
Hybrid Trademark Paralegal Needed in Chicago!
Salary 80-85K
If you meet the qualifications below, APPLY NOW!
Job Title: Trademark Paralegal Department:
Reports to: Trademark Paralegal Coordinator
Job Summary: A Trademark Paralegal manages trademark and copyright deadlines, documents, and inquiries from USPTO, foreign associates, and clients.
Responsibilities:
• Reviews daily docket report for actions due; provides reminders to responsible attorneys before the due date with consideration for sufficient response time; confirms actions taken. Updates records accordingly
• Sends reminders regarding upcoming actions due to clients and foreign associates
• Performs routine status inquiries and updates records accordingly
• Reviews all incoming mail from USPTO/USCO, foreign associates, and clients; process as appropriate: o Dockets and /or prepares and sends response correspondence
• Prepares and timely files US trademark, copyright, domain name applications, maintenance, and renewal documents
• Corresponds with foreign associates regarding the application, maintenance, and renewal of trademarks
• Conducts preliminary online searches for potential trademarks and reports findings to a responsible attorney; orders comprehensive search reports summarizes findings, and forwards summary reports to a responsible attorney
• Generates cost estimate reports for filing foreign applications and forwards them to the responsible attorney
• Prepares status reports for attorneys and clients and client activity summaries upon request
• Miscellaneous attorney requests (research, reports, contacting IPO offices, etc.)
• Processes invoices Required Skills and Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of USPTO trademark practices and procedures
• Strong knowledge of international trademark practices and procedures, including the Madrid Protocol. Accurate, conscientious, meticulous, and pro-active
Willingness and ability to complete all tasks, including photocopying and other administrative duties
• Ability to work with both attorney and secretary personalities
• Ability to work as a cooperative member of the prosecution team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task • Dedicated to meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time effectively
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but at least 3 years of experience in the specific field will suffice
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program or equivalent work experience
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at times
• Work in the office three days a week.
The Ursitti Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. McAndrews makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.