Trademark Paralegal

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Los Angeles, CA

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Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Adobe Acrobat, Attorney, Cost Estimates, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Due Diligence, Establish Priorities, Global Branding, IP (Internet Protocol), Intellectual Property (IP), Investment Management, Legal, Legal Documents, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Status Reports, Time Management, Trademarks

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Los Angeles, CA

POSTED

26 days ago

IP Trademark Paralegal (Senior)
Global Am Law 50 Law Firm | Multiple California Offices
A globally recognized Am Law 50 law firm is seeking a Senior Trademark Paralegal to join its nationally respected Intellectual Property practice. This position supports a sophisticated, high-volume trademark practice representing one of the world's largest global brands while managing complex U.S. and international trademark portfolios.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trademark paralegal who enjoys being deeply involved in prosecution work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking for a long-term home with a premier law firm.
Locations (Hybrid)
Candidates may work from any of the firm's California offices:

Los Angeles (Downtown)
Century City
Costa Mesa
Del Mar
Downtown San Diego
Menlo Park
San Francisco

Current expectation is three days per week onsite, with the possibility of increasing to four days per week in the future.
Local candidates able to meet the hybrid schedule are strongly preferred. Remote consideration may be available on a case-by-case basis for candidates residing in states where the firm is authorized to employ personnel.

Compensation
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
The current hiring range is $150,000 - $170k, with flexibility available for exceptional candidates.
Non-exempt position with overtime eligibility.

About the Role
This is a senior-level trademark paralegal position supporting a demanding, high-performing partner with a substantial international trademark practice. The successful candidate will independently manage sophisticated U.S. and foreign trademark portfolios while supporting high-volume prosecution work for major global clients.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys managing complex trademark portfolios, excels in prosecution work, and can quickly become productive with minimal onboarding.

Required Qualifications

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate
Minimum 47 years of trademark prosecution experience in a law firm
Extensive U.S. trademark prosecution experience
Extensive foreign trademark prosecution experience
Experience managing sophisticated, high-volume trademark portfolios
Experience with USPTO filings from application through maintenance
WIPO and Madrid Protocol experience
Trademark clearance searches
TTAB oppositions and cancellations
Meaningful trademark enforcement experience
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple deadlines

Primary Responsibilities
Trademark Prosecution

Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications
Draft and file Statements of Use, renewals, maintenance filings, extensions, declarations, and Office Action responses
Prepare and file Madrid Protocol applications and related WIPO filings
Coordinate prosecution activities with foreign associates worldwide
Monitor and manage sophisticated domestic and international trademark portfolios

Portfolio Management

Conduct trademark clearance searches and summarize findings
Review trademark watch notices
Manage docket deadlines across large international portfolios
Prepare client status reports
Coordinate foreign filings, renewals, and prosecution strategy

Trademark Enforcement

Support TTAB proceedings
Assist with oppositions and cancellations
Support trademark enforcement matters
Assist with customs recordation
Coordinate ownership transfers and recordations
Support UDRP and related domain name matters

Additional Responsibilities

Prepare copyright applications and related recordations
Assist with IP due diligence projects
Coordinate legalization and certified documents
Prepare filing cost estimates and portfolio reports

Technical Requirements

Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Acrobat
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Experience working within legal document management systems

What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will:

Have deep experience in U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution
Enjoy managing sophisticated, high-volume trademark portfolios
Thrive in a deadline-driven environment
Be highly organized and detail-oriented
Become productive quickly with limited formal onboarding
Be comfortable supporting a demanding partner with high expectations
Prioritize exceptional client service and high-quality work product

Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the following areas will be especially competitive:

Large international trademark portfolios
High-volume prosecution practices
Trademark enforcement
TTAB proceedings
Customs recordation
UDRP matters
Global portfolio management

Work Environment
This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven practice supporting sophisticated domestic and international trademark portfolios. While collaboration is important, the successful candidate must be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and consistently delivering high-quality work under demanding deadlines. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet client needs and filing deadlines.

Why Join?

Globally recognized Am Law 50 law firm
Sophisticated international trademark practice
Work on complex, high-profile global trademark portfolios
Long-term career opportunity with an established IP team
Competitive compensation and overtime eligibility
Hybrid work environment with multiple California office locations

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