Virtual Trademark Docket Paralegal

R.J. Pierce Law Group, P.C. is looking for a skilled Trademark Docket Paralegal to join our growing firm! As a member of the R.J. Pierce law team, you will be an essential part of the overall operational strategy that drives our business forward.

As a Trademark Docket Paralegal for our firm, you will work under the direction of a supervising attorneys and will assist in the administration of trademarks, managing client trademark case files, filing trademarks and conducting research on behalf of the trademark attorneys. Our paralegals interact regularly with firm attorneys, contractors and clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Monitors, reviews, and extracts information from USPTO
Identifies and communicates pertinent deadlines to lawyers, paralegals, and clients on a daily basis
Works with our attorneys and paralegals to ensure all deadlines are satisfied by assessing correspondence and proof of filings.
Programs, runs, prints, and distributes docket reports to attorneys and staff.
Prepare and distribute docket reports as requested by attorneys and legal teams to ensure that all deadlines are met. Maintain direct contact with attorneys, paralegals, and clients to ensure daily docket deadlines are satisfied.
Preserve and audit the docket database, including entering, clearing and updating filing due dates and reminders.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the docket database to create specialized reports and make appropriate changes as necessary.
Auditing trademark files on the docket and updating our CRM system
Coordinate client communications and create automations in our CRM system
Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, and legislative rulings impacting all IP procedures and regulations.
Assisting the legal team with conducting and analyzing trademark clearance searches; retrieving, analyzing and reporting the status of registrations and performing other tasks as necessary relating to the administering of the trademark process, when necessary
Create Trademark opinion letters that include legal analysis, advice, and recommendations on whether a proposed trademark is available to use and/or register
Manage multiple client-facing databases containing pending and completed matters for each client
Assist with preparation, filing, and maintenance of trademark applications at the USPTO
May organize, maintain, and update files and docket information related to clients’ trademark status

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
Associate’s degree or certificate in paralegal studies preferred but not required (Years of experience will be taken into account in the absence of formal education.)
2-3 years of experience as a paralegal in the Trademark Law industry preferred
Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Candidates must possess strong communication, organization, research, writing and analytical skills.
Ability to work and communicate with a team in an online collaboration platform.
Strong listening and interpersonal skills
Ability to work on several initiatives simultaneously within compressed time frames, while still maintaining effectiveness
Must have proficient computer and technical skills
Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to prioritize and work proactively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
Effective rapport-building and relationship management skills
Demonstrated ability to be resourceful, innovative and creative
Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and problem solving skills
Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
Experience or familiarity with electronic filing with the USPTO is a plus