Telework-Eligible Federal Litigation Paralegal

Patent and Trademark Office; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

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

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