Trademark Litigation Paralegal

• 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

• 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

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

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