Trademark Paralegal
Title:
Trademark Paralegal
As a Trademark Paralegal with T-Rex Law, P.C., you will provide essential support to our firm by running the docket and coordinating with our Partners on their daily deadlines. You will be responsible for keeping our attorneys focused on their pressing deadlines, and you will need to be aware of upcoming deadlines and provide support where needed. You may be asked to assist by corresponding with clients, preparing Extensions of Time and calendaring Court Orders and deadlines, conducting research, writing legal documents, preparing reports, and assisting with case management. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our firm.
Our ideal candidate is someone that is extremely detail oriented with the ability to juggle thousands of trademarks and several hundred disputes, has strong communication skills, takes ownership of their work, and is motivated to make a difference for our clients.
The candidate must also have 10-15 years of experience with federal court filings in the Southern District of California and Central District of California, and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board experience.
Patent prosecution experience is a bonus, but not required.
Position is 100% remote. Must be located in Southern California.
About Us:
Founded in 2019, T-Rex Law is a boutique full-service intellectual property firm based in Carlsbad, CA, although we are 100% remote. Working with clients nationwide, we have a passion for helping small to medium sized businesses with their intellectual property needs.
We focus primarily on Opposition and Cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, but we also litigate in state and federal court. T-Rex Law has a broad variety of clients in all stages of TTAB proceedings and state/federal court proceedings, including trial. T-Rex Law also does extensive trademark, Copyright, and patent prosecution work. We work with a variety of different industries including food/beverage, clothing/apparel, software/applications, fitness/wellness, and more.
What sets our firm apart from others is that we work on 100% flat fees with our clients. We believe in transparency and approachability with both our clients and our employees. This principle drives every decision we make.
Our firm is the #8 most active Trademark Trial and Appeal Board firm in the nation for 2024, and our Founder/Partner, Rex Brabson, is the #1 most active Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Attorney 2019-2024.
Our Team:
We are a tight-knit team of honest, straightforward, and hardworking individuals that put forth our best for our clients each day.
After coming from larger firms and organizations, our team understands how important work life balance is. Therefore, our firm offers an autonomous work environment that is 100% remote. We strongly value non-work time and offer stipends for fitness and entertainment to get you out of the “office”. We also offer a generous health care package, and unlimited paid time off. T-Rex Law strives to give our employees a space where your talents will be nurtured, your ideas valued, and your career ambitions supported.
Our current team consists of 3 attorneys, a Director of Operations, a Post-Bar Law Clerk and future attorney, and 3 law externs, with plans for further expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Manage client deadlines and run the firm docket, making sure attorneys meet all deadlines.
- Assist attorneys in organizing and managing case files, including maintaining document databases and electronic records.
- Assist with trial preparation, including preparing trial exhibits and witness lists, and coordinating logistics for court appearances.
- Conduct in-depth legal research using various online and offline resources to support attorneys in case preparation and analysis.
- Prepare summaries, drafts, contracts, and other legal documents according to established guidelines.
- Review legal documents to ensure accuracy.
- Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other legal personnel.
- Take part in meetings to discuss case developments.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and case information.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, a related field, or equivalent certification from an accredited paralegal program.
- 10-15 years of previous experience with federal court filings in the Southern District of California and Central District of California, and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board experience
- Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload
- Strong interpersonal communication with both clients and our team
- Knowledge of legal terminology, court rules (e.g. Local Rules), and procedures;
- Ability to conduct legal research efficiently;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong understanding of legal research methods and resources.
- Proficiency in using legal research databases and software (Clio, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Salary:
$72,000
Benefits:
- No billable hours requirement. Our 100% flat fee model allows us to do away with billable time for paralegals and attorneys. Paralegal time is included in those flat fees.
- Fully Remote
- 90% Paid Healthcare for Employee (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off, with the understanding that the paralegal and the handling attorney are jointly responsible for timely handling all deadlines
- Paid Holidays (Washington, D.C. Holiday Schedule)
- Paid Sick Time
- Monthly Stipend for Fitness
- Monthly Stipend for Entertainment
Think you are the right fit? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out through our contact form below. In the “How Can We Help” section, please identify that you are interested in our “Trademark Paralegal” position.
T-Rex Law, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.