IP Trademark Paralegal
Job Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
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Job Summary
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP one of the worlds leading global law firms with offices instrategic hubs of commerce law and government across North America Asia Europe and theMiddle East is seeking a Trademark Paralegal for the Trademark Portfolio Services department of the Intellectual PropertyPractice Group. The Trademark Paralegal will be responsible for providing assistance to attorneys in all aspects oftrademark portfolio management and enforcement copyright portfolio management and IP due diligence.
Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position can reside in any of the following locations: Washington D.C. Boston New York Houston Philadelphia Orange County San Francisco Silicon Valley Seattle or Chicagowith a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing applications for trademark and service mark registration.
Preparing ancillary prosecution and maintenance filings.
Preparing Trademark Trial and Appeal Board filings and trademark record title updatefilings.
Assisting with trademark and copyright due diligence.
Performing online preliminary trademark clearance searches and preparing searchguides.
Preparing applications for copyright registrations.
Drafting correspondence to clients and local counsel related to trademark prosecution maintenance and enforcement issues.
Keeping attorneys apprised of upcoming deadlines and coordinating with attorneys tokeep clients updated of same.
Performing other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Experience and qualifications:
A bachelors degree.
A minimum of two to three (2-3) years of trademark prosecution/maintenance experiencein a law firm.
A paralegal certificate is strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
Advanced knowledge of legal research and investigation skills.
Proven ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
Ability to prioritize workload assignments and client needs.
Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands and function as an integralpart of a fast-paced team environment.
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at and selecting Careers.
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For positions in Silicon Valley CA and San Francisco CA the salary range for this position is $81640 - $130585.
For positions in New York NY and Orange County CA the salary range for this position is $78500 - $125600.
For positions in Boston MA and Chicago IL the salary range for this position is $72200 - $115550.
For positions in Seattle WA and Washington D.C. the salary range for this position is $75400 - $120550.
The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to prior experience relevant expertise current business needs and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical dental vision life disability accidental death and dismemberment business travel accident insurance plans and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employees eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program Work/Life Services HealthAdvocate Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employees eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year 2 personal days per year and up to 20 days of vacation per accordance with state applicable law eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance firm or individual department/team performance and market factors.
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability religious belief or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or
If hired your employment relationship with the firm will be on an at-will basis meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice although reasonable notice would be expected.
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