Paralegal

SPECTRAFORCE; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in California is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to support trademark filings and compliance. The role requires a bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate and at least 2 years of trademark prosecution experience. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, the ability to draft effective communications, and proficiency in trademark searches. This contract position offers a pay range of $30.00/hr - $32.00/hr, and opportunities for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of trademark prosecution experience preparing documents for USPTO.
• Strong verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with filings and maintain trademark records.
• Draft and review cease & desist letters and other communications.
• Conduct comprehensive trademark searches and reviews.

Skills

Trademark prosecution experience

Drafting concise communications

Conducting trademark searches

Database management

Strong writing skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

4-year bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program

Tools

Legal software

Excel

Job description

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This range is provided by SPECTRAFORCE. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $32.00/hr

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Duration: Short term – through the end of 2025 (Possible Extension)

• At least 2 years of trademark prosecution experience (preparation of documents for submission to USPTO)
• Ability to draft concise and effective communications (cease & desist letters, emails to outside counsel)
• Ability to conduct trademark searches (familiarity with USPTO database)
• Ability to retrieve and review trademark docket

The Trademark Paralegal contractor is responsible for supporting trademarks. The role includes assisting attorneys with filings, maintaining records, supporting disputes, and ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements. This position involves extensive interaction with outside counsel, internal employees, and high-level management.

Required Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program
• Minimum 2 years of trademark prosecution experience (preparing and submitting documents to USPTO)
• Strong ability to draft concise trademark communications (Cease & Desist letters, outside counsel emails)
• Proficiency in trademark searches and USPTO/major searching platforms
• Ability to retrieve, review, and analyze trademark dockets
• Experience preparing declarations of use and gathering specimens for trademark offices
• Strong verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for collaboration
• Strong writing and analytical skills for drafting and reviewing legal documents independently
• Highly organized with project management and multitasking abilities to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with database management, Excel, and legal software
• Able to handle routine and complex problems independently, proposing solutions when appropriate
• Coordinate and organize documentation and information requests related to trademark disputes
• Assist attorneys in case preparation, fact finding, and investigation activities, including conducting comprehensive searches using USPTO and other databases
• Prepare and file prosecution documents (applications, declarations of use, specimens) for USPTO and other agencies
• Retrieve and review trademark dockets to ensure accurate tracking and deadline management
• Draft communications, including cease & desist letters and trademark-related correspondence
• Respond to document requests or inquiries from internal and external parties
• Liaise regularly with outside law firms, internal employees, and senior management on trademark disputes
• Conduct online research and trademark database searches

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing