Senior IP Trademark Paralegal

Senior IP Trademark Paralegal

An established law firm is seeking a Senior Trademark Paralegal to join their Chicago office. This is a high-level, client-facing role supporting complex, high-volume trademark portfolios in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The role offers a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. The salary range for this position is $100k-$140k, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of trademark paralegal experience in a law firm and is comfortable managing the full lifecycle of U.S. and international trademark matters. This person is highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle competing deadlines while working closely with attorneys and clients. Strong USPTO prosecution experience and the ability to manage high-volume docketing responsibilities are essential.

Skills required and Job Duties include the following:

Job Duties:

• Manage full lifecycle of U.S. and international trademark matters, including filings, prosecution, renewals, and enforcement
• Prepare and file trademark applications, including drafting goods and services descriptions and reviewing specimens
• Handle USPTO prosecution, including preparing and filing responses to Office Actions
• Assist with oppositions, cancellations, infringement matters, and UDRP proceedings
• Maintain and manage trademark docketing systems, ensuring accurate deadline tracking
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches using USPTO, WIPO, and other databases
• Coordinate full clearance searches with third-party vendors as needed
• Communicate directly with clients and attorneys regarding trademark matters and deadlines
• Collaborate with internal teams to support efficient workflow and high-quality client service

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of trademark paralegal experience in a law firm setting
• Strong experience with USPTO trademark prosecution
• Experience handling U.S. and international trademark portfolios
• Familiarity with oppositions, cancellations, and enforcement matters
• Strong docketing and deadline management experience
• Bachelor's degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools
• Excellent organization, communication, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment

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