Trademark Specialist - Chicago, United States - The Wave Digital

The Wave Digital
The Wave Digital
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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description
We are seeking a Trademark Legal Specialist to support our attorneys in the Intellectual Property group's trademark practice.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Oversee all aspects of trademark prosecution and litigation, ensuring exceptional client service.
  • Proactively manage and direct trademark prosecution dockets, monitor and followup on dates using the ALT-Legal platform, and ensure timely responses from attorneys, clients, and management.
  • Analyze, adopt, and use firm technology tools to enhance efficiency in all legal and nonlegal processes.
  • Assist with new matter opening and intake requests, including performing conflict checks.
  • Prepare and file TTAB filings as needed.
  • Provide billing and expenserelated assistance, including routine billing inquiries, expense and invoice review.
  • Arrange travel for attorneys as necessary.
  • Handle recordation of assignments and name changes in the USPTO and internationally.
  • Prepare and process outgoing correspondence via mail or fax, and arrange for specialized mail or messenger services.
  • Draft and proofread correspondence, memos, and legal documents ensuring proper formatting, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Manage data in integrated databases containing client and matter information, complying with firm policies and procedures.
  • Answer and appropriately direct telephone calls for legal staff members.
  • Manage scheduling of meetings, appointments, due dates, clientrelated activities, and case dates on electronic calendars for multiple legal staff members.
  • Organize and maintain electronic and physical files within firm guidelines.
  • Maintain positive relations with internal clients and coworkers, contributing to the selfdirected team structure and assisting with overflow and specialized tasks.

Qualifications:


  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Trademark Assistant preferred.
  • Notary Public certification is a plus.
  • High School diploma required.
  • Experience with the ALT-Legal trademark docketing platform is a plus.
  • Excellent clerical skills, including strong grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and proactively.
  • Intermediate or advanced experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to perform all essential duties while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Why Join Us?
Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and innovative environment where your contributions are highly valued. We foster a collaborative culture where every team member can thrive and grow.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for trademark law, this is your chance to advance your career with us.


Pay:
$75, $90,000.00 per hour


Expected hours:
No less than 40 per week


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Travel requirement:

  • No travel

Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:


  • Intellectual property law: 3 years (required)

Location:


  • Chicago, IL required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Chicago, IL required)

Work Location:
In person
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