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Hybrid Patent & Trademark Paralegal

Buffalo, NY 14264

Posted: 05/21/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Legal Job Number: 7850 Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000

Job Description

Phenomenal benefits! Higher salary for exceptional experience will be considered
Very generous work from home hybrid option

Pay range: $65k-$75k. Higher salary for exceptional experience will be considered.

Unique opportunity to join the Patent & Trademark department of a prominent New York State law firm.

Job Duties:
  • Prepare and e-file various US and PCT patent documents and forms
  • Prepare and e-file Information Disclosure Statements and obtain prior art references
  • Record assignments with USPTO
  • Coordinate and manage foreign filings with international agencies
  • Review and monitor communications from USPTO and foreign patent offices
  • Maintain patent docketing records and deadlines
  • Prepare and file US trademark applications, renewals, documents, etc.
  • Coordinate with foreign counsel on international trademark filings
  • Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches and prepare related summaries for attorney review
  • Maintain and update client IP portfolios
  • Prepare and update client reports regarding status of applications and patents


Pay range: $65k-$75k.

Job Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of IP paralegal experience with focus in patent and trademark docket
  • Minimum 2 years of college; Bachelor`s degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
  • Highly knowledgeable of USPTO and WIPO procedures and systems
  • Experience with IP filing systems, docketing systems (Foundation IP, CPI, Anaqua) and processes
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with MS Office and Adobe
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent organization, multitasking, and prioritization skills


Key Resource Group, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Key Resource Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Meet Your Recruiter

Leigha Barratt
Legal Staffing Manager

Leigha joins the KRG Staffing Team with nearly ten years of experience working in the WNY legal arena as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant and Court Clerk. She also holds an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies. Leigha’s hands-on experience in local law firms and our Courts System gives her a unique perspective when it comes to legal staffing. Simply put, Leigha can talk the talk and walk the walk.

Leigha excels when it comes to communication, efficiency and organization. She knows exactly how a law office (or any office for that matter) operates and understands that any business is only as good as their support staff so she understands what she’s looking for when searching for top talent.

When she isn’t busy searching for the perfect Candidates, Leigha is at the softball or baseball diamonds with her three beautiful kids! She also loves cooking and hosting parties for her family and friends. And the best part about Leigha? She is funny! The KRG staff enjoys her down-to-earth, honest approach to life; her one-liners keep us chuckling throughout our workday and boy are we grateful she’s on our Team!

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