Senior IP Trademark Paralegal

An established law firm is seeking a Senior Trademark Paralegal to join their Chicago office. This is a high-level, client-facing role supporting complex, high-volume trademark portfolios in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The role offers a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. The salary range for this position is $100k-$140k, depending on experience. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of trademark paralegal experience in a law firm and is comfortable managing the full lifecycle of U.S. and international trademark matters. This person is highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle competing deadlines while working closely with attorneys and clients. Strong USPTO prosecution experience and the ability to manage high-volume docketing responsibilities are essential. Skills required and Job Duties include the following: Job Duties Manage full lifecycle of U.S. and international trademark matters, including filings, prosecution, renewals, and enforcement Prepare and file trademark applications, including drafting goods and services descriptions and reviewing specimens Handle USPTO prosecution, including preparing and filing responses to Office Actions Assist with oppositions, cancellations, infringement matters, and UDRP proceedings Maintain and manage trademark docketing systems, ensuring accurate deadline tracking Conduct preliminary trademark searches using USPTO, WIPO, and other databases Coordinate full clearance searches with third-party vendors as needed Communicate directly with clients and attorneys regarding trademark matters and deadlines Collaborate with internal teams to support efficient workflow and high-quality client service Qualifications 10+ years of trademark paralegal experience in a law firm setting Strong experience with USPTO trademark prosecution Experience handling U.S. and international trademark portfolios Familiarity with oppositions, cancellations, and enforcement matters Strong docketing and deadline management experience Bachelor's degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate required Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools Excellent organization, communication, and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Benefits Information: medical dental vision federal leave programs state leave programs Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beacon Hill