Paralegal Specialist

Patent and Trademark Office

Alexandria (VA)

Hybrid

USD 102,000 - 133,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

The Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support litigation case management and legal research for agency decisions. The role involves drafting pleadings and notices, communicating with courts, witnesses, and attorneys, and utilizing research databases such as Westlaw and PACER.

Telework is allowed under agency policy. Hybrid work is possible with on-site duties in Alexandria, VA; applicants should have education and experience suitable for

Qualifications

Experience providing litigation case management for federal court matters.
Proficient legal research using law libraries and databases.
Ability to draft pleadings, motions, notices, and other legal documents.

Responsibilities

Provide litigation case management support for federal district and appeals court cases.
Conduct legal research using WESTLAW, PACER and other sources to obtain information for attorneys.
Communicate with the public, attorneys, courts, and other agencies as needed.
Draft correspondence and a variety of legal documents including pleadings and motions.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Attention to detail

Tools

Westlaw

PACER

Job description

Hiring Agency: Patent and Trademark Office

This position is located in the Office of the Solicitor for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and provides litigation support in defense of Agency decisions related to patent operations. This office provides legal counsel to the USPTO Director and his staff and represents the Director before the Federal Courts.

Key Responsibilities

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

This role is the ideal next career step for you: If you enjoy providing litigation case management support for federal district court and appeals court cases involving extensive agency records, discovery procedures, court exhibits, and witnesses. If you have a passion for conducting legal research in law libraries and on computer databases such as WESTLAW, PACER, and other online sources to obtain information and materials requested by/for attorneys.

If you are excited about communicating with members of the public, attorneys, agents, various courts, other agencies, Federal and state law enforcement offices, witnesses and potential witnesses. If you look forward to drafting correspondence and a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and notices.

Requirements & Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.