Intellectual Property Paralegal

Frost Brown Todd, a national law firm of 1000+ legal and business professionals in seventeen markets, is currently searching for an IP Paralegal to join the Intellectual Property practice group. This position will assist attorneys in all stages of patent and trademark law, including applications, registrations, renewals, maintenance, and inter partes proceedings.

This position can be filled in Los Angeles, San Francisco or Santa Ana.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Preparing legal documents such as applications, registrations, renewals, notices, affidavits of use, Information Disclosure Statements, revocations, appointments, and declarations of use.
• Performing research, investigating facts, and analyzing law sources, and preparing cases accordingly.
• Filing legal documents with the USPTO and foreign registration offices electronically.
• Understanding and following established IP practice group procedures and record-keeping policies.
• Communicating directly with clients regarding patent and trademark matters.
• Utilizing CPi Docketing software and reviewing CPi-produced reports.
• Assisting attorneys in preparing for meetings, hearings or mediations.
• Reviewing or proofreading documents attorneys have prepared.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree with a major in paralegal studies.
• 3+ years of Intellectual Property Paralegal experience.
• A combination of trademark and patent experience is preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience with docketing software.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects with time constraints and interruptions.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work within established processes and procedures.
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Excellent client service skills, both with internal and external clients.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.

The pay range for this role accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. For applicants physically based in California, a reasonable estimate of the current range is $45.00 - $55.00 hourly. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, relevant experience and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Frost Brown Todd is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Frost Brown Todd to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

Consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Frost Brown Todd will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and/or conviction records.