Trademark Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Trademark Paralegal in the Intellectual Property-Trademark Department of our Atlanta office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, is seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal to assist multiple attorneys in the firm’s Global Trademark and Brand Management Practice.  The paralegal will be based in Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office. We offer competitive compensation, including a benefits package.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage a full docket of trademark-related deadlines, send timely reminders to clients and attorneys, and ensure that deadlines are handled
• Conduct in-house trademark screening searches on the TESS, SAEGIS, Corsearch, and WIPO Global Brand Database
• Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, renewal applications, non-substantive office action responses, use declarations, extensions of time, and other USPTO filings
• Prepare and file international applications and extensions of international registrations with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)
• File Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) complaints with the Forum and WIPO
• Record documents such as assignments, name changes, and lien releases with the USPTO’s Assignment Recordation Branch
• File documents with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and prepare non-substantive procedural filings for filing with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
• Communicate professionally and accurately with clients to collect information and instructions related to trademark searches and filings
• Instruct and supervise trademark prosecution and trademark enforcement matters handled by foreign law firms and coordinate the preparation, execution, notarization, legalization, and apostille of documents filed with international trademark offices
• Investigate infringing uses of trademarks
• Intake client requests for searches and filings and coordinate attorney handling of matters
• Create customized trademark records reports for clients
• Support client development activities

Skills & Competencies:

• Must have a broad understanding of the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Application System and how to prepare and file various types of trademark prosecution and maintenance documents via TEAS
• Experience with the USPTO’s Electronic System for Trademark Trials and Appeals and know how to file various types of trademark appeal and opposition/cancellation documents via ESTTA
• Demonstrate effective organizational, time management, project management, communication, and timekeeping skills
• Experience creating technically proficient written communications without typographical errors
• Demonstrate proficiency with various technologies common in trademark and brand management
• Excellent customer service skills

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Certified Paralegal a plus
• Candidate will have minimum of seven years’ experience as a trademark paralegal at a law firm or five years’ experience as a trademark professional
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and other informational databases required

Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.