Intellectual Property and Business Paralegal

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supporting attorneys in preparing, formatting, and finalizing timely and accurate legal documents, contracts, and filings.
• Researching, drafting, reviewing, and revising copyright and trademark filings, correspondence and related materials, in accordance with firm standards and client deadlines.
• Assisting in managing trademark portfolios, including maintenance filings.
• Serving as a point of contact for client communications including follow-ups, information gathering, and scheduling, while ensuring everything aligns with attorney guidance.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of client matters, deadlines, and communications within firm systems.
• Staying informed on relevant legal developments to support client strategy and planning.
• Managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and a high-volume workload in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Meting quarterly billable hour requirement (360 billable hours per quarter).

Required Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in intellectual property law (law firm or in-house).
• Strong working knowledge of trademark and copyright processes, including USPTO systems.
• Experience with IP docketing and search software (Markify and DocketTrak preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communicator who is comfortable working directly with clients.
• Take ownership of your work and proactively problem-solve (you try to figure things out before asking for help—but also know when to ask).
• Comfortable learning new systems and tech quickly, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Dropbox, video conferencing, online project management and communication tools (we use Zoom, Slack and Asana).
• High level of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
• Able to manage and communicate own schedule, a busy workload, multiple deadlines, and shift priorities as needed in a fast-paced, remote environment, without constant oversight.

Workspace Requirements

• Must reside within the United States (Eastern Time preferred).
• Have a professional, distraction-free workspace where you can take client and team calls.
• Able to be on video chat for scheduled meetings in a professionally-dressed manner.
• Schedule is flexible between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm EST, with regular availability for team and client communications.
• Strong, reliable internet connection.
• Prior remote work experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate is between $25-30/hour to start, depending on experience.
• After the 90-day trial period there’s an opportunity to transition to a commensurate salary ($60,000-$65,000 annually) dependent upon satisfactory completion of onboarding, staying on track with your work plan, and meeting billable hour requirements.
• Customized Home Office Technology Startup Package
• Benefits (eligible after 90-day trial period, based on the same criteria above):
• BCTB Health insurance (100% covered for employee; family coverage available at employee cost)
• with Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays + Birthday Leave
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Cell phone + Internet Reimbursement
• Ongoing Professional Development