Sr. Trademark Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid / Remote
$160,000–$175,000 year
HybridSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage semi-autonomous, complex trademark litigation cases from intake through trial and appeal, including discovery, motions practice, and TTAB proceedings. Implement case management tools, organize and index file documents, and initiate docketing within firm systems. Draft pleadings, discovery documents, and routine litigation motions; assist attorneys with case strategy and client management. Coordinate trial logistics, prepare exhibits, and conduct legal research and citation checking. Perform trademark enforcement investigations of USPTO applications and unauthorized common law uses, including social media monitoring for infringing content.
Required Qualifications
- California Only: Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
- Must satisfy requirements of California Business & Professions Code §6450 et seq.
- A minimum of 5- years of relevant work experience in a professional environment including demonstrated progressive increase in responsibility managing litigation matters
- Law firm experience
- Proficient with electronic research tools such as Westlaw
- High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, Litigation Support Applications (e.g., Everchron, West Case Notebook, Case Map), Pacer, Electronic Filing, Westlaw (and other internet research tools
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Respectful to other individuals working directly or indirectly with them
- Reliable and dependable team player
- Must be a good planner who is very detail-oriented and can organize and prioritize
- Must be action and results oriented
- Maintain confidentiality of client information
- Must have effective written and oral communication skills
- Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to a conclusion
Desired Qualifications
- Certificate from an ABA-approved program
- Outside of California: Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
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