Part-Time Trademark & Copyright Paralegal (High-Responsibility Execution Role)
Title: Part-Time Trademark & Copyright Paralegal (High-Responsibility Execution Role)
Overview
Boutique U.S. IP law firm seeking an experienced trademark and copyright paralegal to manage filings, draft structured opinion letters, and execute workflows with minimal supervision.
This is a high-volume, high-responsibility role. You will be expected to take direction once and execute independently.
This is not a basic assistant role. We are looking for someone who can own workflow and move matters forward without repeated prompting.
Responsibilities
β’ Conduct USPTO trademark clearance searches
β’ Identify phonetic equivalents and related goods conflicts
β’ Draft structured trademark opinion letters using firm framework
β’ Prepare and file USPTO applications, responses, renewals
β’ Prepare U.S. Copyright Office applications
β’ Manage deadline calendar and monitor application status
β’ Prepare client-ready drafts for attorney review
β’ Track matter status and proactively flag issues
What Success Looks Like
β’ Drafts are internally consistent (dates, classes, goods)
β’ Risk summaries logically match conclusions
β’ Deadlines are accurate and proactively tracked
β’ You respond during agreed working hours
β’ Files move forward without repeated follow-up
Requirements
β’ 3+ years U.S. trademark experience
β’ Experience drafting clearance analyses or opinion letters
β’ Experience with USPTO TEAS filings
β’ Experience with U.S. Copyright Office filings
β’ Strong written English
β’ Highly detail-oriented
10β15 hours per week to start
Long-term opportunity for the right person.
Shortlisted candidates will complete a paid analytical test assignment.
Please answer these questions:
When conducting a trademark clearance search, how do you determine which result presents the highest likelihood of confusion risk?
If your analysis identifies multiple potentially conflicting marks, how do you ensure your written conclusion aligns with your risk assessment?
What specific steps do you take to prevent date, deadline, or internal inconsistencies in client-facing documents before submission?
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Overview
Boutique U.S. IP law firm seeking an experienced trademark and copyright paralegal to manage filings, draft structured opinion letters, and execute workflows with minimal supervision.
This is a high-volume, high-responsibility role. You will be expected to take direction once and execute independently.
This is not a basic assistant role. We are looking for someone who can own workflow and move matters forward without repeated prompting.
Responsibilities
β’ Conduct USPTO trademark clearance searches
β’ Identify phonetic equivalents and related goods conflicts
β’ Draft structured trademark opinion letters using firm framework
β’ Prepare and file USPTO applications, responses, renewals
β’ Prepare U.S. Copyright Office applications
β’ Manage deadline calendar and monitor application status
β’ Prepare client-ready drafts for attorney review
β’ Track matter status and proactively flag issues
What Success Looks Like
β’ Drafts are internally consistent (dates, classes, goods)
β’ Risk summaries logically match conclusions
β’ Deadlines are accurate and proactively tracked
β’ You respond during agreed working hours
β’ Files move forward without repeated follow-up
Requirements
β’ 3+ years U.S. trademark experience
β’ Experience drafting clearance analyses or opinion letters
β’ Experience with USPTO TEAS filings
β’ Experience with U.S. Copyright Office filings
β’ Strong written English
β’ Highly detail-oriented
10β15 hours per week to start
Long-term opportunity for the right person.
Shortlisted candidates will complete a paid analytical test assignment.
Please answer these questions:
When conducting a trademark clearance search, how do you determine which result presents the highest likelihood of confusion risk?
If your analysis identifies multiple potentially conflicting marks, how do you ensure your written conclusion aligns with your risk assessment?
What specific steps do you take to prevent date, deadline, or internal inconsistencies in client-facing documents before submission?
Apply Now
Apply Now