The Intellectual Property Paralegal supports three timekeepers in the litigation and trademark departments, assisting with trademark clearance, prosecution (USPTO), TTAB proceedings, and litigation support.
Responsibilities
Manage all parts of trademark applications, including USPTO filings
Conduct preliminary trademark searches and summarize results
Assist with filings in TTAB matters, including oppositions, cancellations, and ex parte appeals
Assist with preparation and filing of pleadings and motions in federal court (CM/ECF)
Prepare and file copyright applications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Nice to have: Knowledge of USPTO rules and requirements
Seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience to work for a minimum of 4 attorneys, handling docketing, scheduling, filing, document creation, and financial tasks.
Compensation
Minimum Salary USD $60,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $80,000.00/Yr.
Responsibilities
docketing
scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings
filing and serving documents both state and federal
Manage key aspects of litigation case files from discovery through hearings and trial preparation, process and maintain case databases, documents, discovery materials, and evidence, and support attorneys with ongoing litigation needs.
Compensation
Pay: $60,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Responsibilities
Manage key aspects of litigation case files from discovery through hearings and trial preparation
Process and maintain case databases, documents, discovery materials, and evidence
Compile and organize discovery responses, evidence, exhibits, and litigation materials
Assist with analysis and presentation of conventional and electronic evidence
Prepare and finalize pleadings and other legal documents for electronic filing and docketing
Detail-oriented clerical role in the Service Center/Violations Bureau handling customer service, data entry, and court support.
Compensation
Grade 9, $20.99 to $28.39 per hour. Starting pay is $20.99 - $22.06 per hour.
Responsibilities
Accurately performs any or all of the following: communicates and interacts effectively over the telephone, in person and in writing with the public, judges/justices, attorneys, litigants and various state, local, county, and federal agencies.
Efficiently answers incoming phone calls for the trial courts, Violations Bureau and Administrative Office of the Courts, while performing all other required duties.
Uses the court case management systems (MEJIS and Enterprise Justice), Service Center knowledge bank, Judicial Branch website, intranet, and other sources of information to fully respond to public inquiries.
Incorporates appropriate voice skills and customer service techniques in all communications to promote positive interactions.
Effectively uses telephone system, Brightmetrics, and CallTracker software to maintain coverage for all incoming lines, to manage and fully resolve a high volume of calls within target timeframes, and when necessary, to transfer calls to other court locations.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Nice to have: experience responding to customer inquiries using various software and databases
Legal Secretary
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP · Posted Nov 6, 2026
We are looking for a patent filing specialist or patent assistant who has at least two years of experience handling various foreign patent prosecution related tasks aligned with US Pacific Time.
Locations (2)
Los Angeles, California, United States
United States
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
Foreign patent filing
Corresponding with foreign associates with respect to foreign Office Actions and foreign patent application filing instructions
PCT filings
national phase filings (e.g., § 371 and otherwise)
The salary wage range for Boston that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $92,000 and a maximum of $117,000 annually. The salary wage range for San Francisco that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $92,000 and a maximum of $117,000 annually. The salary wage range for Palo Alto that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $92,000 and a maximum of $117,000 annually. The salary wage range for Washington, DC that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $87,000 and a maximum of $110,000 annually. The salary wage range for Orange County that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $87,000 and a maximum of $110,000 annually. The salary wage range for Los Angeles that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $87,000 and a maximum of $110,000 annually. The salary wage range for New York that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $92,000 and a maximum of $117,000 annually.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate proficiency with litigation docketing and calendaring
Assist with review, preparation, and electronic filing of legal documents
Monitor and manage litigation deadlines
Provide guidance on court rules and e-filing procedures
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