Paralegal I (Contractor)

Duration: 04 Months Contract (Possibility of Extension based on business needs and performance)

Job Summary The Trademark Paralegal contractor is responsible for supportingCompany's trademarks. The role includes assisting attorneys with trademark filings, maintaining records, supporting trademark-related disputes, and ensuring support with legal and procedural requirements. Assist attorneys in case preparation, fact finding, and investigation activities, including conducting comprehensive trademark searches using USPTO and other trademark databases.

Prepare and file trademark prosecution documents, such as new applications, declarations of use, and gather specimens for submission to the US Patent and Trademark Office and other agencies.

Respond to document requests or inquiries related to trademark matters from both internal and external parties.

Liaise regularly with outside law firms, internal employees, and senior management in trademark dispute matters.

Conduct online research and trademark database searches.

Required Qualifications 4-year bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program.

At least five years of experience in trademark prosecution, including preparation and submission of documents to the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Ability to draft concise communications relevant to trademarks (such as Cease & Desist letters and emails to outside counsel).

Strong skills in conducting trademark searches and database research, with familiarity in USPTO and major trademark searching platforms.

Strong writing and analytical skills for drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal documents independently.

Highly organized, excellent project management, and multitasking abilities to meet deadlines and manage multiple files.

Proficiency with database management, Excel, and legal software packages.

Temporary contractor position, supporting the legal department's trademark functions. medical insurance

dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

life insurance

long-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

paid holidays annually - as applicable.

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