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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal document preparation, trademark application processes, and legal project management while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and ethical practice. Proficient in communication and collaboration with clients and legal teams to ensure effective case management and compliance with legal procedures.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Trademark Application PreparationLegal Project ManagementCalifornia Paralegal Qualifications7+ Years Relevant Paralegal ExperienceExcellent Verbal And Written Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Legal Document DraftingTrademark Availability SearchesDocket ClearanceTime ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsClient CommunicationLegal ResearchFiling Instructions PreparationTTAB Proceedings Assistance
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationCustomer Service SkillsConfidentiality
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuitePractice-Group Specific Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeParalegal CertificateNotary License
Industry Keywords
Legal ServicesParalegalTrademark LawNational Federation Of Paralegal AssociationsCalifornia Business & Professions Code
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide substantive legal services under the direct supervision of a lawyer
- Draft, analyze, and prepare legal documents
- Coordinate legal projects and communicate legal information
- Prepare draft communications for supervising lawyers or paralegals
- Collect, evaluate, and summarize relevant facts and legal concepts
- Attend client meetings, coordination meetings, and legal proceedings
- Provide legal project management for legal matters
- Supervise Project Assistants, Paralegals, and Senior Paralegals on assigned tasks
- Prepare and file foreign and domestic trademark applications and related filings
- Draft communications with clients and foreign associates
- Conduct preliminary trademark availability searches and internal trademark searches
- Review office actions and summarize issues for attorneys
- Review outside vendor search reports and prepare charts and draft findings
- Draft filing instructions for trademark applications
- Report deadlines to docketing and perform docket clearance
- Communicate with clients regarding actions, deadlines, and prosecution matters
- Prepare agendas for monthly client calls
- Make preliminary evaluations of specimens showing use
- Assist with TTAB proceedings and trademark litigation
- Maintain accurate time records and meet time-entry and timesheet deadlines
- Bill at least 1,550 creditable hours annually, including at least 1,430 client-billable hours
- Attend relevant legal education and continuously improve legal skills
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required for non-California locations
- California paralegal qualifications under California Business & Professions Code § 6450
- 7+ years relevant paralegal experience required for Senior Paralegal
- 13+ years relevant paralegal experience required for Paralegal Specialist
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of legal processes and practice-group specific procedures
- Excellent interpersonal, team, and customer service skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and practice-group specific software
- Maintain a notary license in the local jurisdiction
- Copyright experience or willingness to learn
- Adherence to The National Federation of Paralegal Association’s Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous overtime plan that exceeds minimum legal requirements
- Performance-based bonus, payable monthly or annually, for eligible positions
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Profit-sharing
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible reimbursement account supporting personal well-being