Trademark Paralegal

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Trademark Administration: Receive assignments directly from practitioners in the TIP department for tasks such as application filings, extensions, statements of use, registration maintenance and renewal, and recording assignments, security interests and releases.
• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Stoel Rives LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Essential Capabilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Initiative, adaptability, dependability, flexibility, client service and teamwork orientation
• Ability to focus attention for long periods of time
• Work without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment

Technical/Professional Knowledge

• Strong aptitude for computer software application programs
• Working knowledge of applicable software programs for carrying out trademark and copyright duties, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, trademark and copyright filing programs, online services, records management systems, and docketing programs (currently, we utilize Foundation IP docketing software)
• Competent and timely use of the firm’s timekeeping system to capture time for all billable tasks and to record disbursements
• Comfortable using USPTO systems including TEAS, Trademark Center, and Assignment Center
• Experience with WIPO’s Madrid filing system
• Comfortable utilizing firm-approved artificial intelligence and automation tools, as appropriate, to support research, docketing, document preparation, and administrative tasks, in compliance with firm policies, client requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable professional responsibility standards

Physical and Mental Capabilities

• Able to enter computer data
• Adequate addition and subtraction skills
• Able to read and interpret information in printed, handwritten or computer form, instructions, legal correspondence, memoranda, forms, documents, reference publications, or reference books

Education & Experience

• High school degree or equivalent required
• College degree preferred
• Paralegal certificate in appropriate jurisdiction and at least 2+ years’ relevant experience

Normal Work Hours

• This is a hybrid position, is non-exempt, and eligible for overtime compensation
• Regular office hours are 8:30 - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Occasional overtime may be necessary and may be on short notice

How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives

• Compensation, Benefits, and More!
• The pay range for this position is $73,000 - $123,000; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience
• This salary range is based on market location
• In addition to base compensation, Stoel Rives has a total rewards program that includes an annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings
• For example, our benefits offerings include paid family & medical leave, competitive PTO, and remote work options
• We offer competitive and robust medical, dental, vision, life long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options
• We also provide a generous firm-contributed health savings account, a pre-tax transportation/parking plan including an employer monthly subsidy of $100 for individuals who work 3+ days/week in the office, and an annual contribution into the employee’s retirement plan