Paralegal Specialist

Patent and Trademark Office · Department of Commerce

📍 Alexandria, Virginia 💰 $102415 – $133412/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Patent and Trademark Office
Department: Department of Commerce
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Salary: $102415 – $133412/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-09-16
Application Deadline: 2026-09-30

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Solicitor for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and provides litigation support in defense of Agency decisions related to patent operations. This office provides legal counsel to the USPTO Director and his staff and represents the Director before the Federal Courts.

Key Responsibilities

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

This role is the ideal next career step for you: If you enjoy providing litigation case management support for federal district court and appeals court cases involving extensive agency records, discovery procedures, court exhibits, and witnesses. If you have a passion for conducting legal research in law libraries and on computer databases such as WESTLAW, PACER, and other online sources to obtain information and materials requested by/for attorneys.

If you are excited about communicating with members of the public, attorneys, agents, various courts, other agencies, Federal and state law enforcement offices, witnesses and potential witnesses. If you look forward to drafting correspondence and a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and notices.

Requirements & Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contact

madison.burch@uspto.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $133412/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.