Senior Trademark Paralegal (Dallas - Chicago)

Baker McKenzie•Chicago, IL

1h•$93,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group of Baker McKenzie seeks a Senior Trademark Paralegal to join its Dallas or Chicago office. The role provides high-level paralegal support to lawyers and clients across a broad range of intellectual property matters, with a primary focus on domestic and international trademark prosecution, portfolio management, maintenance, enforcement, and related proceedings. The Senior Trademark Paralegal independently manages sophisticated trademark portfolios, coordinates matters across jurisdictions, monitors critical deadlines, and works with lawyers, clients, foreign associates, and other stakeholders. The position calls for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare, coordinate, and file domestic and international trademark applications, renewals, declarations, office action responses, and other prosecution and maintenance documents.
Manage intellectual property portfolios and docketing activities, proactively monitoring deadlines and ensuring required filings and actions are completed on time.
Review and analyze trademark applications, office actions, refusals, and other trademark-office correspondence, assisting lawyers in preparing responses.
Coordinate trademark renewal and maintenance processes across domestic and international portfolios with lawyers, clients, foreign associates, and other stakeholders.
Conduct preliminary trademark screening and clearance searches and assist with reviewing and analyzing comprehensive trademark search reports.
Monitor and review trademark watch notices, publications, and potential conflicts; conduct additional research where appropriate and coordinate follow-up actions.
Assist with trademark oppositions, cancellations, and other contentious proceedings, including online investigations, evidence gathering, and organizing supporting documentation.
Prepare and coordinate documents for international trademark matters in accordance with country-specific requirements, including notarization, legalization, and other formalities.
Prepare and record trademark and copyright assignments and other documents relating to changes in ownership, title, and portfolio information.
Draft correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other documentation relating to trademark and broader intellectual property matters.
Support intellectual property portfolio management projects, including portfolio reviews, audits, acquisitions, transfers, and other strategic initiatives.
Coordinate with foreign associates, outside counsel, and internal teams to support intellectual property matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Maintain accurate and complete matter, docket, and portfolio information in applicable intellectual property management systems.
Serve as a senior paralegal resource on intellectual property matters, using sound judgment and established processes to manage complex assignments and competing deadlines independently.
Support the broader IP practice with additional projects and responsibilities as required.