Paralegal (Temp, Remote)

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them.

As a Temporary Trademark Paralegal at Wilson Sonsini, you’ll support some of the most innovative companies in tech and life sciences, helping protect the brands behind breakthrough technologies. This temporary 6-month assignment is available as both a fully remote and hybrid work schedule.

Coordinate with clients to collect supporting documents, signed forms, and specimens

Review marketing materials and websites for acceptable trademark specimens

Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches using USPTO, commercial databases (e.g., SAEGIS, TrademarkNow), AI tools, and foreign trademark office resources

Prepare, file and maintain applications and registrations before the USPTO (Sections 8, 9, 15; Draft and file non-substantive responses to Office Actions for attorney review

Report USPTO and foreign office notices (e.g., Assist in planning and executing global trademark registration strategies

Coordinate legalization of documents and obtain signatures for foreign trademark filings

S. and foreign applications and registrations, and maintain accurate records in WebTMS

Oversee file transfers (intake and outbound), including docket and document reviews

Assist with preparing and filing TTAB actions (oppositions, cancellations, appeals) and UDRP complaints; gather supporting materials for enforcement proceedings

S. copyright applications; Maintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Stellar project management and organizational skills

S. and international trademark prosecution rules and procedures

Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed

Palo Alto, San Francisco: $45.48 - $61.54 per hour.

43.21 - $58.46 per hour.

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies in a wide range of today’s cutting-edge industries, from AI and fintech to life sciences and mobility. With deep roots in the fast-paced and innovative world of Silicon Valley, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented approach for all employees, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging all departments to promote a stable and optimal work/life balance.

Our firm is consistently recognized among the top law firms in annual diversity rankings. 2 among firms with more than 601 attorneys in Law360’s 2025 Diversity Snapshot. Additionally, in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, and in 2026, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index. We are also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need.

In 2025, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 80,500 pro bono hours, participated in 125 community service projects, and raised over $130,000 for charitable organizations and causes. In addition, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed more than $2.35 million to 112 law-related organizations and 129 community organizations in 2025.

Wilson Sonsini has 17 offices in 16 technology and business hubs worldwide.