Specific Job Duties

• Organize and maintain case files, including photocopying, filing, typing, and updating case indices.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of trademark applications, renewals, and responses.
• Research, retrieve, collect, and compile case materials for use by attorneys and experts.
• Assist as needed with trial preparation, including trial exhibits, witness notebooks, and pleadings.
• Address all aspects of discovery, including drafting form pleadings.
• Prepare motions, pleadings, and declarations.
• Open files for new matters and follow attorney directives regarding case and client guidelines.
• Manage attorney calendar including meetings, professional conferences, events, depositions, case schedules, and all rules-based deadlines (for varying jurisdictions).

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft software.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by email and telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.

Physical Capabilities

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Education & Experience

• Associate or undergraduate degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• Trademark experience is a plus but not required.  Training for trademark-related tasks can be provided.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Normal Work Hours

Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work may occasionally require more than 37.5 hours a week to perform the essential duties of the position.

The pay range for this position is $71,000 – $98,000 (salary ranges vary based on skills and overall experience).  We offer a dynamic work environment and excellent benefits.