Paralegal - Intellectual Property

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Paralegal Manager, the Intellectual Property Paralegal plays a critical role within the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. This position works directly with attorneys on a wide range of trademark matters, supporting clients in building and protecting their brand portfolios. The role offers the opportunity to engage with complex, fast‑moving IP work while contributing to a high‑performing, collaborative team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with ABA paralegal certification or an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies preferred, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in legal principles.
• Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience, ideally with a focus on intellectual property or a similarly document‑intensive, deadline‑driven practice.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices, enabling effective support of attorneys and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including document creation, formatting, and organization.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to juggle multiple active matters and shifting priorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, ensuring clear, effective engagement with internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff while maintaining a high level of professionalism and service.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
• Willingness to work moderate to heavy overtime as needed to meet client and case deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic trademark filings with the USPTO and international trademark filings through foreign counsel.
• Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, renewals, Statements of Use, extensions of time, assignments, and other prosecution and maintenance documents via TEAS.
• Prepare and file non-substantive Office Action responses and other USPTO correspondence as directed by attorneys.
• Assist with Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) matters, including preparation and filing of extensions of time, oppositions, cancellations, and other documents via ESTTA.
• Correspondence with clients regarding upcoming deadlines and request for instructions.
• Manage attorney docket and upcoming deadlines.
• Conduct and review preliminary trademark screening searches using USPTO databases (TESS/TSDR), WIPO Global Brand Database, and other industry search platforms.
• Monitor and maintain domestic and international trademark portfolios, including tracking deadlines, renewals, oppositions, and maintenance requirements using the firm’s docketing system.
• Coordinate with foreign counsel regarding international prosecution and enforcement matters.
• Prepare and record trademark assignments, name changes, and related ownership documents with the USPTO.
• Prepare client correspondence regarding trademark searches, filings, prosecution updates, and maintenance deadlines.
• Investigate and compile information regarding potential trademark infringements and enforcement matters.
• Prepare status summary and portfolio reports for attorneys and clients.
• Maintain and organize electronic trademark records and files.
• Process and respond to correspondence received from the USPTO and foreign counsel.
• Obtain legalizations, certifications, and apostilles for international filings.
• Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on multiple matters with shifting priorities and strict deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level