Pirkey Barber PLLC

Trademark Prosecution Paralegal

Pirkey Barber PLLC

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Austin • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per year

About the role

  • Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches and order comprehensive trademark searches
  • Perform preliminary evaluations of trademark search results
  • Draft, prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, including drafting descriptions of goods and services
  • Prepare and file Extensions of Time, Allegations of Use, post-registration documents, and other standard trademark prosecution documents, to advocate for clients’ applications
  • Identify and capture appropriate trademark specimens from client websites for statement of use or Section 8 and 15 affidavits
  • Research Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) and other applicable law to determine procedural requirements, as requested
  • Draft, send and follow up on correspondence to foreign associates
  • Draft, send, and follow up on correspondence to clients requesting instructions or reporting on the status of their trademark matters
  • Maintain client records
  • Review incoming correspondence, determine appropriate action
  • Review and maintain docket and update as appropriate
  • Share responsibility with attorneys for meeting all deadlines
  • Maintain daily timekeeping for billing purposes, entering time records daily
  • An essential function of this job is performing the tasks above specifically for client(s) of a religious organization.
  • Other related tasks and duties as requested

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and strong academic record required
  • Minimum five years of trademark paralegal experience; law firm experience required
  • Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong Internet searching skills and computer skills
  • Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions
  • Initiative to proactively increase value to the position
  • Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines
  • Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize work, and work within competing deadlines
  • Flexibility regarding work schedule to meet position needs outside of regular business hours
  • Excellent teamwork skills and strong client service orientation
  • Must have the ability to work in an organized, efficient manner, be willing to support the department with general administrative duties and special projects as needed
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be able to set and meet deadlines without reminders from others.
Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Telehealth
  • Vision insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
trademark clearance searchestrademark applicationstrademark prosecution documentstrademark specimensTrademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP)proofreadingtimekeepinglegal researchclient record maintenancedocket management
Soft Skills
accountabilityattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationinitiativeorganizational skillsflexibilityteamworkclient service orientationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree