Job Details

Overview

Our full-service intellectual property law firm is seeking a full-time paralegal to support our trademark and IP litigation team. This position is (and will remain) fully remote. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years as a trademark paralegal and 2+ years as a litigation paralegal (specifically in federal US district courts). Experience with intellectual property litigation is significantly preferred. The candidate should be comfortable locating and understanding local rules for different federal jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Understand US, Madrid Protocol, and foreign trademark prosecution and deadlines so client reports and reminders can be timely sent out.
• Solid experience with filing applications, responses, SOUs, renewals, and assignments for trademarks (based on instructions from attorneys) through TEAS, TTAB, and ETAS.
• File documents with different federal courts in accordance with court rules.
• Proofread and format documents in preparation for filing or service in different jurisdictions.
• Prepare initial drafts of simple documents, such as proposed orders and notice of motions.
• Manage case files, including maintaining electronic and physical documents, correspondence, and exhibits.
• Coordinate document production, including e-discovery, and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Schedule court reporters, manage process servers, and other third-party management.
• Maintain and update case management database and track case deadlines and schedules.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in the litigation process.

Position Requirements

• B.A. / B.S. degree or similar preferred;
• At least 2+ years of experience as a trademark paralegal.
• At least 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• You must provide your own stable internet connection.
• Highly competent PC / Windows user.

Salary and Hours

• 65,000 - $68,000 / yearly (depending on experience that fits the above description).
• This position is 100% remote. Our regular business hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am-6:00pm (Pacific Time); if you are located in Eastern Time, hours are 10:00am-7:00pm (Eastern Time); Central Time 10:00am-7:00pm (Central Time); Mountain Time 9:30am-6:30pm (Mountain Time).

Salary is reflective of the duties and knowledge required for this position. If the salary range or hours are not acceptable for you, please do not apply.

Kindly submit a resume in PDF format. Please do not call our office about this position. If there is mutual interest, we will be sure to be in touch via email. Thank you for your time!

Company Description

Firm Culture: Our firm is made up of experienced, tech-savvy, and entrepreneurial attorneys with unsurpassed technical expertise and work quality.