Senior Finance Paralegal

Senior Trademark Paralegal
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. As a Senior Trademark Paralegal at Wilson Sonsini, you'll support some of the most innovative companies in tech and life sciences, helping protect the brands behind breakthrough technologies. You'll work on cutting-edge matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment at a firm known for its deep IP expertise and commitment to clients shaping the future.
This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.
Coordinate with clients to collect supporting documents, signed forms, and specimens
Review marketing materials and websites for acceptable trademark specimens
Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches using USPTO, commercial databases (e.g., SAEGIS, TrademarkNow), AI tools, and foreign trademark office resources
Prepare, file and maintain applications and registrations before the USPTO (Sections 8, 9, 15; Draft and file non-substantive responses to Office Actions for attorney review
Report USPTO and foreign office notices (e.g., Assist in planning and executing global trademark registration strategies
Coordinate legalization of documents and obtain signatures for foreign trademark filings
S. and foreign applications and registrations, and maintain accurate records in WebTMS
Oversee file transfers (intake and outbound), including docket and document reviews
Assist with preparing and filing TTAB actions (oppositions, cancellations, appeals) and UDRP complaints; gather supporting materials for enforcement proceedings
S. copyright applications; Maintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• A college degree and/or paralegal certificate is preferred
• 7+ years of experience as a trademark paralegal is required
• Stellar project management and organizational skills
• S. and international trademark prosecution rules and procedures
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed

C.: $53.50 - $72.38 per hour. New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco: $56.31 - $76.19 per hour.
The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance.