Paralegal

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Paradigm is searching for a Paralegal, to support our client, a global leader in the legal industry. The Paralegal manages end-to-end docketing for domestic and international trademark matters, driving accuracy, completeness, and on-time execution of all deadlines. The role requires hands-on expertise with Patricia (PATRICIA IP Management Software) and close coordination with in-house counsel, outside counsel, and business stakeholders. Experience in oil & gas or the broader energy sector is preferred but not required.

Type : 6 month contract

Location : Houston, TX | Remote

Benefits :  Paradigm offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.

As a Paralegal you will :

• Maintain and audit the trademark docket across U.S. and international portfolios (USPTO, WIPO / Madrid, and foreign associates), including applications, renewals, declarations, office actions, TTAB proceedings, oppositions / cancellations, and enforcement watch actions.
• Enter, verify, and update critical dates, statuses, and dependencies in Patricia (event rules, reminders, workflow triggers); generate reports / dashboards for attorneys and business clients.
• Monitor daily correspondence (USPTO, WIPO, foreign associates, watch services); calendar and summarize action items with appropriate lead time.
• Prepare, file, and track submissions (e.g., TEAS forms, Statements of Use, Declarations of Use / Excusable Nonuse, Renewals / §9, Madrid designations / renewals) under attorney supervision; liaise with foreign counsel on local filings and formalities.
• Support clearance and enforcement workflows (search requests, watch notices, cease-and-desist tracking, online marketplace takedowns) and maintain accurate records of disputes, settlements, and coexistence agreements.
• Preserve chain-of-title integrity (assignments, name changes, corporate restructurings) and coordinate recordation with USPTO Assignments and foreign registries.
• Produce routine portfolio and KPI reports (upcoming deadlines, filing pipelines, renewal schedules, budget vs. actuals) and fulfill ad hoc data requests.
• Develop / maintain SOPs, data-quality checks, and escalation paths; recommend process improvements to enhance integrity, speed, and compliance.
• Coordinate with A / P and vendors (invoices, estimates, accruals); reconcile docket events with billing records.
• Partner with brand / marketing / product and regional business units to align filings and usage guidelines with go-to-market timelines.

Requirements

Our skills and experience wish list includes :

Benefits

Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.

About Us, Paradigm

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Requirements

Strong expertise in managing complex docketing systems (e.g., Patricia, CPI, Anaqua, FoundationIP).