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Trademark Paralegal Manager

Roseland, NJ

Summary

The Trademark Paralegal Manager will combine deep substantive trademark paralegal experience with leadership and operational oversight responsibility to support an established high-volume practice. This role will manage and mentor trademark paralegals, oversee workflows and quality control, stay current on trademark law and tools, and serve as a key operational partner to attorneys and clients on U.S. and global trademark matters.

Essential Job Requirements

Leadership, Training, and Practice Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of trademark paralegals, including onboarding, training, workload allocation, and quality control.

• Serve as a subject-matter resource on U.S. and international trademark practice, staying current on legal developments, procedural changes, and industry tools and platforms.

• Develop and deliver training on advanced trademark prosecution, clearance, enforcement, and portfolio management topics.

• Oversee administrative and supervisory functions, including timesheet review, utilization tracking, and participation in performance evaluations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including workflow optimization, SOPs, templates, and technology adoption in collaboration with attorneys and docketing.

• Partner closely with attorneys to anticipate staffing needs, manage deadlines, and ensure consistent, high-quality service across matters.

Sophisticated Trademark Practice Support

• Oversee and perform U.S. and global trademark clearance, including review of full search reports, risk assessment, and prepare client-ready summaries.

• Manage and support complex U.S. trademark prosecution and maintenance matters, including drafting applications, Office Action responses, and evidence of use for large portfolios.

• Support TTAB proceedings and enforcement matters, including oppositions, cancellations, counterfeit programs, online takedowns, and customs recordations.

• Manage Madrid Protocol filings and large-scale international portfolios, coordinating directly with foreign counsel on prosecution strategy, oppositions, renewals, and recordals.

• Manage foreign prosecution workflows, including instructions, POAs, translations, notarizations/legalizations, and deadline monitoring.

• Configure, review, and manage trademark watch services; oversee infringement research and reporting.

• Support transactional trademark matters, including M&A diligence, portfolio audits, chain-of-title remediation, and post-closing integration.

• Prepare and file U.S. copyright applications and support copyright diligence.

• Support domain name portfolio management, WHOIS investigations, and UDRP/URS proceedings.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant trademark paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm environment.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and/or paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program preferred.

• Advanced experience supporting U.S. and international trademark prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, and portfolio management.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage trademark paralegals, including training, workflow management, and modeling a team culture.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. trademark law, USPTO practice, and international trademark procedures, including the Madrid Protocol.

• Expertise in trademark clearance analysis, including review of search reports, risk assessment, and client ready summaries.

• Experience managing high volume, complex trademark portfolios with competing deadlines.

• Ability to support TTAB proceedings, enforcement matters, and anti counterfeiting initiatives.

• Strong process improvement, organizational, and project management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with attorneys and clients.

• High level of attention to detail, judgment, and discretion in handling confidential matters.

The expected salary range for candidates meeting the requirements of this position is $150,000.00- $160,000.00, plus bonus. The range provided is the salary that the firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location. Our benefits package includes coverage options for medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, FSAs, 401K, and paid time off.

Disclaimers

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required by employee.

The firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

#LI-Hybrid

The firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to handle a dynamic caseload of insurance defense matters throughout California. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with 3 days remote and 2 days in-office. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience and the ability to independently manage cases from assignment through resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage insurance defense cases from assignment through resolution.
• Handle motions, depositions, discovery, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Provide timely reporting, case evaluations, and strategy updates to carriers.

Qualifications:

• Active California Bar license.
• 1+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong motion practice, deposition skills, and ability to independently manage a caseload.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$130,000 – $150,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off].

Connell Foley LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Roseland office. Qualified candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a law firm or legal environment, specifically with handling Bankruptcy matters.

The ideal candidate will be expected to perform the following job functions:

• Administrative support duties including answering telephones, scheduling meetings and coordinating calendars for future events and deadlines, attending to all correspondence, documents, e-mails, pleadings, discovery and other related materials;
• Maintain both centralized office files in digital and where appropriate paper formats;
• File documents with courts and track and manage deadlines;
• Review correspondence and proof-read documents for grammar, punctuation, exhibits and enclosures;
• Extensive knowledge of word processing and other computer programs to produce the attorneys work product, entering data, etc.;
• Preparation and execution of documents, correspondence, cover sheets and reports and distribution of such documents;
• Attend to communication with courts, clients, counsel, and other third-parties;
• Coordinates monthly billing, closes out files and maintains tracking system for same
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by responsible attorneys and administrative personnel.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Satisfactory academic credentials or work equivalent;
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude;
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve;
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.

Connell Foley LLP offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including profit sharing, 401(k), and medical and dental coverage. Exact compensation based on experience.

Connell Foley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title : Bomb Technician (EOD) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology; conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations; clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines; provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State.

What to Expect Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for EOD during initial enlistment, then pass the EOD Physical Screening Test and diver medical screening; complete required assessments and receive recommendation and screening from an EOD officer or senior enlisted EOD technician; additional in service accession requirements may include minimum time on board, performance standards, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.