What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trademark and Litigation Paralegal for IP Law Firm (100% Remote) position at Loza & Loza LLP?
Job Description
Job Description
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.
The candidate will have direct contact with clients, opposing counsel, and the court and must be able to communicate professionally and effectively. The candidate should have significant experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required. It is important that you understand trademark and litigation deadlines, is computer savvy (experience with telecommuting would be a plus), energetic, pays attention to details, able to multi-task, able to handle different attorneys' personalities and adjust to their style of work accordingly, work well with a team, and generally require little supervision.
DUTIES AND 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 :
SALARY AND HOURS :
Salary is reflective of the duties and knowledge required for this position. Unfortunately the salary will not be adjusted beyond the range stated above. 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.
Company Description
Firm Culture : Our firm is made up of experienced, tech-savvy, and entrepreneurial attorneys with unsurpassed technical expertise and work quality.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
