Senior Trademark Paralegal

the Firm • Fort Worth, TX

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a high-visibility seat supporting two trademark partners with significant autonomy and direct client interaction. You will run U.S. and foreign prosecution end to end — TEAS filings, specimens and first-use follow-up, office actions, foreign counsel instruction, and docket management from application through registration and renewal — plus clearance searches, enforcement support, and client reporting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of dedicated trademark paralegal experience at a law firm
• Trademark-only background
• Full-cycle U.S. prosecution: TEAS, office actions, specimens, renewals
• Strong TMEP command
• Foreign prosecution: Madrid Protocol/WIPO, instructing foreign counsel, notarization/legalization
• Proficiency with IP docketing systems (PATTSY, CPI, or similar)
• Clearance search experience
• Polished written communication and client-facing presence
• Ability to work independently under deadlines
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Run U.S. and foreign prosecution end to end
• Manage TEAS filings, specimens and first-use follow-up
• Handle office actions
• Instruct foreign counsel
• Manage docket from application through registration and renewal
• Conduct clearance searches
• Provide enforcement support
• Prepare client reporting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree