Trademark Litigation Paralegal Job at Robert Half (San Francisco)

Trademark Litigation Paralegal

Robert Half

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

A large international law firm is seeking an experienced Trademark Litigation Paralegal to support high-stakes trademark matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This is a priority hybrid contract-to-hire opportunity supporting complex TTAB proceedings for sophisticated clients in the firm’s San Francisco office, with an initial onsite requirement of up to four days per week during training and a transition to two to three days onsite once fully ramped. This role is best suited for a paralegal with hands-on Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) experience who is comfortable managing matters through all phases of trademark litigation and working semi-autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility:

Provide comprehensive trademark litigation support across all phases of TTAB proceedings, including oppositions, cancellations, motions practice, discovery, trial preparation, and potential appeals
Prepare and file TTAB pleadings and submissions, including Notices of Opposition, Petitions to Cancel, Answers, counterclaims, affirmative defenses, and related motions
Manage TTABVUE filings, service and proof of service requirements, and internal file alignment
Draft routine motions, extensions, stipulations, discovery requests, and discovery response templates
Assist with deposition preparation, document production, privilege logs, and electronic discovery
Maintain docketing and calendaring using firm systems, including CompuLaw
Support trial preparation, including exhibits, deposition designations, and coordination of logistics
Conduct trademark enforcement investigations, including USPTO application monitoring and common-law usage research
Perform legal research and cite-checking using Westlaw and related tools
Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support teams

Requirements:

Direct, hands-on USPTO TTAB experience required (no exceptions)
Minimum 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment
Demonstrated experience supporting trademark litigation matters (not trademark prosecution)
Strong understanding of TTAB procedures, deadlines, and litigation workflows
Proficiency with litigation and e-discovery tools (e.g., Relativity, Everchron, Case Map, Westlaw)
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional, reliable, and team-oriented
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required in accordance with CA Business & Professions Code §6450

Nice to have:

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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