Trademark Paralegal

Note: 7+ years of Trademark Paralegal experience/background is REQUIRED.

Employment Status: Full-time/direct-hire employment opportunity. Exempt role.

Employer Work Model: 100% fully remote work model (CA or NY preferred). Prominent CA-based law practice is seeking a Snr. Trademark Paralegal to support its growing Intellectual Property practice. The ideal candidate is an experienced trademark paralegal comfortable independently managing all aspects of U.S. and international trademark prosecution and portfolio administration. This position requires strong knowledge of USPTO and WIPO procedures and exceptional organizational skills. The role also offers an opportunity to help build and refine the trademark practice's workflows as the practice continues to grow. This is a fully remote position supporting attorneys in the firm's Los Angeles and New York offices. Manage U.S. and international trademark portfolios from clearance and filing through registration and maintenance. Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, Statements of Use, extension requests, renewals, declarations of use, assignments, and other USPTO filings. Prepare and coordinate responses to Office Actions and other prosecution matters under attorney supervision. Handle Madrid Protocol applications, subsequent designations, renewals, and related WIPO correspondence. Coordinate directly with foreign counsel on trademark prosecution, maintenance, oppositions, and other international matters. Assist with TTAB oppositions, cancellations, and extensions of time to oppose, including ESTTA filings and related deadlines. Prepare regular docket reports and proactively communicate upcoming deadlines to attorneys and clients. Conduct preliminary clearance, ownership, and status research using USPTO, WIPO, state, and online databases, and assist with full search preparation. Communicate professionally with clients, foreign associates, vendors, and attorneys on routine portfolio matters. Assist with trademark watch notices, enforcement matters, and online brand protection efforts as needed. Support attorneys with portfolio audits, due diligence, and trademark-related transactional projects. Minimum of 7 years of trademark paralegal experience in a law firm. Significant hands-on experience with U.S. trademark prosecution and USPTO procedures. Experience managing international trademark portfolios, including Madrid Protocol filings and coordination with foreign counsel. Proficiency with USPTO Trademark Center and TSDR. Strong familiarity with trademark docketing systems and deadline management; RightHub experience a plus. Experience with TTAB proceedings strongly preferred. Strong technology skills and comfort learning and working with new legal technology and practice-management platforms. Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment while collaborating closely with attorneys and other members of the IP team. Annual salary range is up to 130K~DOQ, plus a robust & comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, 401K, 100% fully remote role, annual reviews/raises, competitive bonuses, and many other notable employee-centered perks, etc. D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search) and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.