Senior Trademark Paralegal

Authentic Brands Group•New York, NY

4d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Senior Trademark Paralegal provides essential support for attorneys and internal teams managing Authentic’s extensive trademark portfolio. This role is designed for a highly experienced professional who can onboard quickly, work independently, and serve as a resource and informal mentor to junior paralegals. The Senior Trademark Paralegal assists Authentic’s IP team with all phases of U.S. and international trademark prosecution—from pre-filing to maintenance of registered trademarks—and also supports enforcement and opposition matters. The ideal candidate will bring advanced knowledge of trademark processes and contribute to team-wide initiatives and process improvements.

Requirements

At least 3+ years of relevant trademark paralegal experience preferred
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve
Relevant work experience in IP required
Experience supporting IP attorneys required
Demonstrated ability to ramp up efficiently and demonstrate early ownership of key responsibilities
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience mentoring or training junior team members is a plus

Responsibilities

Creates, maintains, and updates U.S. and international trademark and patent prosecution and opposition files and case materials in both physical and in electronic records management systems, including WebTMS
Corresponds regularly with foreign counsel on new trademark applications and routine prosecution matters
Takes the lead on special projects and team-wide paralegal matters as necessary
Creates, maintains, and updates docket reports
Reviews the docket on a daily basis to track all deadlines associated with trademark prosecution, oppositions, customs recordals, and enforcement matters
Prepares powers of attorney and related documents for trademark assignments
Gathers and organizes evidence of use to support pending applications pending oppositions
Prepares status reports for attorneys and internal teams as needed
Assists in quality assurance review of trademark records and correspondence
Assists in checking and updating the status of trademark cases with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign trademark offices when appropriate
Provides guidance and informal mentorship to junior paralegals, sharing best practices and supporting their professional development
Identifies opportunities to improve workflows and contributes to process optimization across the IP team
Serves as a point of contact for complex trademark matters and escalations
Other duties as assigned