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Intellectual Property Paralegal jobs with green card sponsorship let foreign professionals build permanent U.S. careers supporting patent prosecution, trademark filings, and IP litigation. Employers sponsoring this role typically file through EB-3 or EB-2, requiring PERM labor certification with DOL before the I-140 petition. Priority date backlogs vary by country of birth.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced trademark paralegal to join our team in our Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will assist attorneys in the intellectual property practice group with a variety of tasks related to trademark prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct trademark searches using the USPTO system and third party systems (e.g. Corsearch, Saegis, etc.) and provide legal analysis on availability of trademarks
- Prepare and file trademark applications, statements of use, and renewal documents with the USPTO
- Monitor and track deadlines for trademark prosecution and maintenance
- Manage international trademark associates and deadlines and invoicing thereto
- Locate, evaluate and file Specimens of Use and accompanying URL information with the Trademark Office for: Amendments to Allege Use, Statements of Use, Section 8 and 15 Declarations of Continuous Use and Incontestability and Section 8 and 9 Declarations of Continuous Use and Renewal
- Communicate with clients, foreign associates, and government officials
- Prepare and respond to office actions and other correspondence from government agencies
- Maintain and update trademark databases
- Provide support to attorneys in all aspects of the trademark practice
- Assist in preparing and filing domain name disputes such as UDRP, URS, and other domain name disputes
- Assisting and filing disputes, namely cancellations and oppositions, within the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate or attorney declaration under the BPC 6450
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a trademark paralegal
- Familiar with domestic and international trademark matters
- Strong knowledge of trademark laws and terminology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Should be comfortable contacting clients directly as needed
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- IP litigation experience is a plus
- Patent experience is a plus
- Experience with trademark docketing and database management is a plus
COMPENSATION
- Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $95-115k. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice, experience and performance.
Buchalter LLP offers a competitive salary, 401K, profit sharing and a full benefits package.
Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced trademark paralegal to join our team in our Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will assist attorneys in the intellectual property practice group with a variety of tasks related to trademark prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct trademark searches using the USPTO system and third party systems (e.g. Corsearch, Saegis, etc.) and provide legal analysis on availability of trademarks
- Prepare and file trademark applications, statements of use, and renewal documents with the USPTO
- Monitor and track deadlines for trademark prosecution and maintenance
- Manage international trademark associates and deadlines and invoicing thereto
- Locate, evaluate and file Specimens of Use and accompanying URL information with the Trademark Office for: Amendments to Allege Use, Statements of Use, Section 8 and 15 Declarations of Continuous Use and Incontestability and Section 8 and 9 Declarations of Continuous Use and Renewal
- Communicate with clients, foreign associates, and government officials
- Prepare and respond to office actions and other correspondence from government agencies
- Maintain and update trademark databases
- Provide support to attorneys in all aspects of the trademark practice
- Assist in preparing and filing domain name disputes such as UDRP, URS, and other domain name disputes
- Assisting and filing disputes, namely cancellations and oppositions, within the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate or attorney declaration under the BPC 6450
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a trademark paralegal
- Familiar with domestic and international trademark matters
- Strong knowledge of trademark laws and terminology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Should be comfortable contacting clients directly as needed
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- IP litigation experience is a plus
- Patent experience is a plus
- Experience with trademark docketing and database management is a plus
COMPENSATION
- Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $95-115k. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice, experience and performance.
Buchalter LLP offers a competitive salary, 401K, profit sharing and a full benefits package.
Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Intellectual Property Paralegal
Document your IP specialization precisely
PERM requires the job duties to match your actual experience exactly. Break your resume into specific practice areas like patent prosecution, trademark clearance, or IP docketing so the labor certification's duty list aligns cleanly with your background.
Target law firms with active IP dockets
Large IP boutiques and in-house legal departments at tech or pharmaceutical companies file PERM for paralegals more routinely than general-practice firms. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified green card sponsorship history in paralegal and legal support roles.
Understand your EB-2 versus EB-3 placement
If your IP paralegal role requires a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of progressive experience in IP law, your employer may file under EB-2. Without that threshold, EB-3 applies. Your category affects priority date waiting time, especially for India- and China-born applicants.
Ask about the PERM recruitment timeline upfront
Employers must complete a DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing PERM, including job postings and good-faith efforts to recruit U.S. workers. This process typically takes several months before the PERM application is even submitted, so raise it during offer negotiations.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL sets a prevailing wage for each IP paralegal role by location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage tier before you accept, since your employer must offer at or above that level throughout the green card process.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
If your original employer's I-140 was approved, you can carry that priority date to a new employer's I-140 petition. AC21 portability also lets you change to a same-or-similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending 180 days, protecting your place in the queue.
Green Card Intellectual Property Paralegal: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Intellectual Property Paralegal qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. IP paralegal roles regularly qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 when the position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive IP experience. The employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 petition with USCIS, before you can file for adjustment of status or pursue consular processing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary status tied to that employer, while green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence. The PERM process requires your employer to test the U.S. labor market and obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before filing with USCIS. There is no lottery, but employment-based green cards carry per-country numerical limits, meaning nationals of high-demand countries may face significant priority date backlogs.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for IP paralegals?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focus your search on IP boutique law firms, in-house legal departments at technology and pharmaceutical companies, and large full-service firms with active patent or trademark practices, as these employers file PERM for paralegal staff most consistently.
What happens to my green card application if I change jobs before it is approved?
If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same-or-similar occupation without losing your place in line. If your original employer's I-140 was already approved, you can also ask a new employer to file a new I-140 and retain your earlier priority date, which protects your queue position.
What experience or credentials strengthen an EB-2 petition for an IP paralegal role?
EB-2 requires either an advanced degree in a relevant field or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive IP paralegal experience. Specializations that add weight include prosecution-side patent docketing, USPTO filing experience, trademark portfolio management, or litigation support in IP matters. USCIS reviews the specific duties in the PERM certification, so the role description must align precisely with your documented credentials.