Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property (IP), Legal, Paralegal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Time Management, Trademarks, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
Today
Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join its Charlotte, NC office. This position will involve a variety of duties that relate to organizing, preparing, filing, docketing and maintaining U.S. and foreign trademark and service marks and other trademark-related matters and to assisting with intellectual property due diligence and filings.
What You’ll Do:
Abides by the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Preparing documents related to domestic and foreign trademark and service mark filings, including routine correspondence to the USPTO, foreign agents, clients, etc.
Ordering, conducting and reviewing use and registrability searches.
Proactively monitoring attorney dockets to assist attorneys in managing timelines.
Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Regular and in-person attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this interactive position.
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
Domestic and/or foreign trademark experience is a plus but is not required.
Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills and strict attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and in a team environment to manage a variety of tasks within prescribed timelines, and the ability to develop and maintain a strong substantive understanding of the legal aspects of their work and related documentation.