We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our team on a contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves supporting attorneys and clients with intellectual property matters, including trademark filings and maintenance. If you have experience in intellectual property law and thrive in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. <br> Responsibilities: • Review daily docket reports to identify pending actions, notify attorneys in advance, and ensure timely updates to records. • Send reminders to clients and foreign associates about upcoming deadlines and actions. • Conduct routine status checks on cases and update records accordingly. • Process incoming correspondence from organizations, foreign associates, and clients, including docketing and preparing response letters. • Prepare and file trademark, copyright, and domain name applications, as well as maintenance and renewal documents, within required timelines. • Coordinate with foreign associates on trademark applications, renewals, and maintenance. • Perform preliminary online searches for potential trademarks, summarize findings, and communicate results to attorneys. • Generate cost estimates for foreign trademark filings and share them with attorneys. • Compile status reports and summaries for attorneys and clients upon request. <br> The salary range for this position is $35 to $52. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

• Strong knowledge of foreign trademark processes and intellectual property law.<br>• Experience with preparing and filing trademark applications through the USPTO.<br>• Familiarity with conducting comprehensive USPTO searches and summarizing findings.<br>• Proficiency in handling trademark application maintenance and renewals.<br>• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.<br>• Excellent communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, and foreign associates.<br>• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and documentation.<br>• Prior experience in intellectual property, trademark filings, or similar legal work.

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