Paralegal Specialist: Litigation & E-Discovery

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Office of General Counsel (OGL), seeks a Paralegal Specialist to support attorneys handling administrative and judicial matters, maintain electronic files, and ensure deadlines are met.

Candidates must meet OPM qualification standards; the role emphasizes familiarity with document review platforms, electronic discovery, and preparing exhibits, with volunteer and paid experience credited.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes case management and support for attorneys in concurrent administrative or judicial matters.
• Duties include maintaining electronic files, monitoring deadlines, drafting pleadings, and cite-checking.
• Experience with document review platforms, electronic discovery, and producing documents.

Skills

Case management

Electronic discovery

Legal document drafting

Tools

Document review platforms

Electronic discovery tools

Job description

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Office of General Counsel (OGL), seeks a Paralegal Specialist to support attorneys handling administrative and judicial matters, maintain electronic files, and ensure deadlines are met.

Candidates must meet OPM qualification standards; the role emphasizes familiarity with document review platforms, electronic discovery, and preparing exhibits, with volunteer and paid experience credited.