Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Trademark

A well-established, medium-sized intellectual property boutique law firm located in Manhattan is seeking an experienced and highly organized Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our busy litigation practice. This position offers the flexibility of either a fully onsite schedule or a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of three to four days per week in the office.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, electronically file, and serve pleadings and litigation documents in state and federal courts.
• Handle electronic filings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
• Draft, revise, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Type documents from attorney dictation, whether live or recorded.
• Maintain litigation calendars and track court deadlines, filing dates, and attorney schedules.
• Conduct docket and case research using PACER and other legal research tools.
• Open and maintain litigation files and establish new matters within the firm's systems.
• Enter and monitor attorney daily time and billable work entries.
• Assist attorneys with case management, document organization, and trial preparation.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements.
• Coordinate with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and outside vendors as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of seven (7) years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting.
• Demonstrated experience with state and federal court filing procedures.
• Experience with electronic filing before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
• Proficiency using PACER and other litigation-related systems.
• Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, including Microsoft 365.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with SharePoint, TMX, SysAid, and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with intellectual property litigation matters.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice.

Desired Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Detail-oriented and highly accurate in their work.
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.
• A strong team player who collaborates well with attorneys and staff.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently when required.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ladas & Parry LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Do you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.?
• What are your salary requirements?

Experience:

• Trademark Litigation Paralegal: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10001 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10001

Salary : $60,000 - $85,000