IP/Trademark Paralegal

IP/Trademark Paralegal

Location Encino, California 91436 Date Posted July 31, 2026 Job ID 15191 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Legal Staffing is leading the search for an IP/Trademark Paralegal on behalf of a respected and established law firm in Encino, California. This is an onsite, direct-hire opportunity.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with experience in trademark and copyright matters who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment. The successful candidate will support a busy Intellectual Property Practice Group, working closely with multiple attorneys on domestic and international trademark matters from application through registration and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, agreements, and trademark-related filings.
• Conduct domestic and international trademark clearance searches.
• Prepare and electronically file trademark applications, responses to Office Actions, Statements of Use, post-registration maintenance, and renewal filings with the USPTO.
• Draft trademark assignment documents and assist with other intellectual property filings.
• Manage trademark prosecution from application through registration and post-registration maintenance.
• Maintain trademark docketing systems and monitor deadlines.
• Coordinate with foreign counsel on priority and non-priority trademark filings.
• Assist with domain name registrations, renewals, and docket management.
• Conduct online investigations related to the enforcement of clients' intellectual property rights.
• Maintain organized electronic files and provide administrative support, including calendar management and expense reporting.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and third parties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting an Intellectual Property or Trademark practice.
• Experience preparing and filing trademark applications and related USPTO documents.
• Knowledge of trademark prosecution, docketing, and post-registration maintenance.
• Experience conducting trademark clearance searches.
• Familiarity with domestic and international trademark filing procedures.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting several attorneys.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $72,000-$115,000, based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer participation
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career advancement
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

About Our Search Firm:

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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