Trademark Litigation Paralegal - West Coast

Opportunities for Professional Staff • Walnut Creek, CA

1d • $49 - $82 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Trademark Litigation Paralegal provides semi-autonomous, complex case support to attorneys in all phases of Trademark litigation including discovery, trial, and appeal. The Trademark Litigation Paralegal also assists attorneys with case development and strategy, client management, working closely with experts and co-counsel and may provide workflow coordination duties, works under the direction of attorneys and/or Director of Administration and Legal Support and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Implement case management tools necessary to manage a case (Relativity, Everchron, Westlaw Case Notebook, Case Map, Time Map etc.) Organize, index, and oversee maintenance of all file documents. Initiate and maintain docketing within Firm’s CompuLaw system and monitor trial calendars. Assist attorneys in all phases of TTAB inter partes proceedings (oppositions, cancellations) and related motions practice, from case intake through trial and potential appeal Prepare and file Notices of Opposition, Petitions to Cancel, Answers, Amended Pleadings, Counterclaims,P Affirmative Defenses, and Rule 11/Rule 15 related support as directed. Manage service and proof of service requirements; maintain complete TTABVUE record copies and internal file alignment. Draft and file routine consent motions, extensions of time, suspension motions, and stipulations. Draft pleadings and discovery documents. Draft routine litigation documents including subpoenas, notices of deposition, templates for discovery responses, templates for other motion related responses. Assist in all aspects of deposition preparation. Manage document production process including performing document production reviews, preparing outlines and exhibits, creating privilege logs and electronic discovery logs. Assist in preparation of pre-trial order and update interim status reports to clients. Manage litigation support resources assigned to the matter. Participate in all aspects of trial preparation including coordinating logistics. Attend trials and hearings. Prepare exhibits, deposition designations, maintain trial exhibit log, and coordinate war room design and setup. Conduct legal (or other) research as requested, including Westlaw, and cite checking. Trademark enforcement investigations of newly filed USPTO trademark applications. Trademark enforcement investigations of unlawful or unauthorized common law uses of trademarks. Research and capture social media, for infringing content for litigation purposes.

Requirements

• California Only: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
• Must satisfy requirements of California Business & Professions Code §6450 et seq.
• Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Outside of California: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required
• 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 required.
• 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 conclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Outside of California: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Implement case management tools necessary to manage a case (Relativity, Everchron, Westlaw Case Notebook, Case Map, Time Map etc.)
• Organize, index, and oversee maintenance of all file documents.
• Initiate and maintain docketing within Firm’s CompuLaw system and monitor trial calendars.
• Assist attorneys in all phases of TTAB inter partes proceedings (oppositions, cancellations) and related motions practice, from case intake through trial and potential appeal
• Prepare and file Notices of Opposition, Petitions to Cancel, Answers, Amended Pleadings, Counterclaims,P Affirmative Defenses, and Rule 11/Rule 15 related support as directed.
• Manage service and proof of service requirements; maintain complete TTABVUE record copies and internal file alignment.
• Draft and file routine consent motions, extensions of time, suspension motions, and stipulations.
• Draft pleadings and discovery documents.
• Draft routine litigation documents including subpoenas, notices of deposition, templates for discovery responses, templates for other motion related responses.
• Assist in all aspects of deposition preparation.
• Manage document production process including performing document production reviews, preparing outlines and exhibits, creating privilege logs and electronic discovery logs.
• Assist in preparation of pre-trial order and update interim status reports to clients.
• Manage litigation support resources assigned to the matter.
• Participate in all aspects of trial preparation including coordinating logistics.
• Attend trials and hearings.
• Prepare exhibits, deposition designations, maintain trial exhibit log, and coordinate war room design and setup.
• Conduct legal (or other) research as requested, including Westlaw, and cite checking.
• Trademark enforcement investigations of newly filed USPTO trademark applications.
• Trademark enforcement investigations of unlawful or unauthorized common law uses of trademarks.
• Research and capture social media, for infringing content for litigation purposes.

Benefits

• This is a full-time, regular position with a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision.
• The firm also offers life insurance, short-term disability plans and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off.
• The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote work days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level