Trademark Paralegal (Bay Area, California)

Verso Law Group is seeking a Trademark Paralegal. We prefer someone who is interested in working at least 3 days per week in our Napa or San Francisco offices.

To Apply: Please email careers@versolaw.com your resume with a cover letter letting us know why you are a good fit for the position and why you want to work at Verso.

About Verso Law Group: We are an intellectual property law firm with offices in San Francisco and Napa. Verso was founded in 2022 and we represent well-known global brands with international trademark portfolios as well as smaller brands and start-ups. Our clients are primarily in apparel, consumer products, wine, and tech. Verso is committed to fostering an inclusive firm culture.

Responsibilities:

Manage docket and deadlines for domestic and international trademark portfolios using Alt Legal software;
Prepare and file US trademark applications, responses, miscellaneous forms and maintenance filings, including assignments, requests to divide, statements of use, extensions and renewals;
Prepare international registrations and renewals, including WIPO filings and communications with clients and foreign counsel;
Instruct foreign counsel related to trademark applications and maintenance, including preparation of powers of attorney and legalizations;
Communicate with clients related to routine trademark prosecution matters and trademark portfolio management, including collecting specimens of use and generating status reports;
Enter time entries and fees on billing software and maintain accurate records of tasks, i.e., timekeeping;
Review and assess monitoring reports and watch hits;
Draft correspondence to clients and third parties regarding trademark use and infringement;
Assist with drafting responses to office actions;
Assist with IP due diligence and trademark clearance searches;
Assist with Trademark Trial and Appeal Board filings and docketing.

Expected Skills:

Detail-orientated with superior organizational skills, including docket deadline management;
Ability to manage workflow and multi-task with flexibility to adjust based on shifting priorities;
Ability to act as interface between attorneys and clients;
Willingness to learn new technology for successful management of trademark docket;
Ability to work as a team, through effective communication, as well as independently in managing specific client trademark portfolios;
Ability to promptly record time and use billing software.

Qualifications:

A college degree and/or a paralegal certificate with commensurate work experience;
Experience with Alt Legal software a plus, or other database management experience;
Experience with time entry and Office Suite.

What We Offer:

The salary range for this position is $90K to $110K depending on experience;
Flexible working environment;
Benefits include health insurance (including dental and vision), 401(k) plan (including employer contribution) and wellness/technology reimbursement program (including gym membership);
This position is not eligible for work sponsorship.

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