Trademark Legal Assistant

Merchant & Gould P.C.

Trademark Legal Assistant supporting trademark attorneys in prosecution, opposition, and cancellation proceedings at Merchant & Gould, a premier IP law firm.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in U.S. and international trademark prosecution, including TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings, while effectively managing trademark docketing systems and legal billing processes. Exhibits strong organizational and communication skills to support attorneys and deliver exceptional client service.

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Trademark Legal Assistant ExperienceU.S. Trademark ProsecutionTTAB Opposition ExperienceTrademark Docketing SystemsLegal Billing Software

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Hard Skills

Trademark ProsecutionTTAB OppositionDocket ManagementDocument Management SystemsLegal Billing

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTrademark Docketing SystemsLegal Billing Software

Industry Keywords

Intellectual Property LawTrademark LitigationClient Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support 2–3 trademark attorneys in all aspects of U.S. and international trademark prosecution, TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings, and trademark portfolio management
Maintain and review trademark docketing systems for accuracy
Assist attorneys with TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings
Record daily time entries and assist attorneys with billing, proformas, invoices, and foreign associate billing
Serve as a backup to other members of the Trademark Legal Support Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of trademark legal assistant experience, preferably in an intellectual property law firm
Experience supporting TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings; trademark litigation experience preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. trademark prosecution, post-registration practice, and docket management
Experience with trademark docketing systems, Microsoft Office, document management systems, and legal billing software
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong attention to detail, initiative, professionalism, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service while working collaboratively with attorneys and legal support professionals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
401(k) match
ten firm holidays