Trademark Paralegal

We are currently seeking trademark paralegals to join our network. This position is remote, however you must be located in Ontario or Alberta, Canada.

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with lawyers to manage trademark portfolios, including monitoring deadlines for filings, renewals, and maintenance requirements
• Assist in the preparation, filing, and prosecution of trademark applications and provide general administrative support to our clients' legal teams in this area
• Draft correspondence, responses to office actions, and other legal documents related to trademark matters

Minimum Qualifications:  

• 10+ years of relevant experience working as a trademark paralegal or law clerk in a large firm or in-house environment 
• Ability and interest in working on an engagement basis, seconded to clients for 4-6 months on average at a time
• Ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of trademark law and procedures in Canada, with the ability to assist lawyers in all aspects of trademark matters
• Sense of urgency combined with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and cross-functionally  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

 Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

 Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. 

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.