Trademark Litigation Paralegal

Overview

A well-established law firm specializing in trademark, trade dress, copyright, and unfair competition law is seeking a Trademark Litigation Paralegal. The firm has a strong national presence with headquarters in Austin, Texas, and remote attorneys and paralegals located in various U.S. regions including DC, San Francisco, and Minneapolis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain litigation and policing client/matter files, including official papers.
• Prepare legal documents such as complaints, notices of opposition, petitions for cancellation, answers, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, declarations, motion-related documents, proposed orders, exhibit appendices, and correspondence.
• Assist with document collection processes, including identifying documents responsive to discovery requests and overseeing document production.
• E-file documents in various courts and administrative agencies, including all Federal Courts, U.S. Court of Appeals (all Circuits), USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the Forum (domain name dispute proceedings), and state courts.
• Perform factual and legal cite checking of motions and briefs using key cite checking authorities.
• Prepare materials for and assist attorneys with court proceedings such as hearings, depositions, arbitration, and trial.
• Coordinate with external vendors.
• Maintain physical and electronic files.
• Review incoming correspondence and determine appropriate action.
• Review and maintain docket and update as appropriate.
• Share responsibility with attorneys for meeting all deadlines.
• Maintain daily timekeeping for billing purposes, entering time records daily.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program.
• Four to seven (4-7) years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm setting, including federal district court civil litigation.
• Trademark-specific experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of federal court rules and procedures.
• Experience with document management, records management, docket management, research tools, and Pacer software.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Flexibility, strong organizational skills, and adaptability to change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Position is eligible for overtime.
• Benefits include:
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Telehealth
  • Vision insurance

Location

• Remote candidates will be considered in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Washington DC.
• Candidates residing in the Austin, TX area will work a hybrid schedule.
• Candidates residing and working outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Additional Information

• This position is not available to candidates who now or in the future will require U.S. visa sponsorship (including H‑1B, TN, or E‑3 visas).