Trademark Legal Assistant

Merchant & Gould P.C.

Trademark Legal Assistant supporting trademark attorneys in prosecutions and litigation at Merchant & Gould law firm in Atlanta. Requires strong organizational skills and legal experience in intellectual property.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 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. Proficient in managing trademark docketing systems and delivering exceptional client service while collaborating effectively with attorneys.

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Trademark Legal Assistant ExperienceU.S. Trademark ProsecutionTTAB Opposition and Cancellation ProceedingsTrademark Docketing SystemsLegal Billing Software

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Hard Skills

Trademark ProsecutionDocket ManagementOffice Action ReportingDiscovery Requests DraftingPleadings Preparation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeDocument Management SystemsLegal Billing Software

Industry Keywords

Intellectual Property LawTrademark Portfolio ManagementForeign Status ChecksClient CommunicationsProcess Improvements

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.
Manage dockets, coordinate client communications, monitor deadlines, and ensure matters progress efficiently.
Prepare prosecution forms, filing estimates, status reports, Office Action reporting emails, post-registration correspondence, and Change of Address/Representation filings.
Conduct foreign status checks, communicate with foreign associates, and coordinate international correspondence.
Assist attorneys with TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings, draft templates for discovery requests, motions, pleadings, and other TTAB filings.
Maintain and review trademark docketing systems for accuracy, prepare attorney deadline lists, and assist in managing daily workflow priorities.
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, participate in department projects, process improvements, and training of newer legal assistants.

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

a competitive salary
a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, and ten firm holidays