Trademark Paralegal

We are in search of a California-based full-time trademark paralegal.

This position can be fully remote, fully in-person in our Santa Monica office, or a hybrid of the two.

However,
the candidate must be based in California.

We are only considering candidates with at least 5 years of experience managing global trademark portfolios, either at a law firm or in-house legal department.

Minx Law, PC is a Santa Monica-based intellectual property law firm.

As an employee at Minx Law, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge businesses that are building the next generation of global brands.

We are a client-focused, entrepreneurial firm that advises brand owners worldwide in industries such as entertainment and digital media, consumer goods, software and technology, and health and wellness.

We are in search of an exceptional, highly experienced Trademark Paralegal to work in close collaboration with our team.

The ideal candidate will have expert-level knowledge of US and foreign trademark prosecution, and will be very comfortable communicating with foreign counsel.

There is an annual billable requirement of 1,440 hours.

In order to apply for this position, please email (i) a cover letter describing your qualifications and docketing experience; and (ii) your resume to  note we will only review candidates who comply with these submission requirements.

• Ownership of a busy trademark docket (50% US; 50% foreign)
• Prepare and submit trademark and copyright filings in the US and overseas
• Conduct preliminary USPTO and Internet searches
• Communicate with clients and foreign trademark counsel
• Draft letters and pleadings
• Prepare and submit filings with the USPTO, WIPO, and US Copyright Office
• Manage and instruct foreign trademark counsel
• Review and analyze watch notices
• Prepare takedown notices

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing global trademark portfolios
• Expert level knowledge of USPTO filings
• Expert level knowledge of trademark docketing (experience with Alt Legal is a plus)
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

$85,000 - $95,000 yearly

Our firm is comprised of collaborative, strategic professionals who are dedicated to total client management: we pride ourselves on responsiveness, sound judgment, and proactiveness in counseling clients. We are proudly woman-owned and welcome diverse candidates.