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Our client is a leading global business law firm looking for a collaborative, results-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has exceptional problem-solving skills. Naviga has been retained to identify a Temp Trademark Paralegal Specialist to join their team.
Title: Trademark Paralegal Specialist (Temp)
Location: Remote but must reside on the West Coast
Key Notes/Company Details:
- Multi-Billion Dollar Business, Employing over 3600 LawyersMulti-award winner and distinguished recognitions; top law firm for Innovation in the Business of Law, Excellence in Diversity Law Firm Award, Gold Standard Certification from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF); Top Performer and Compass Award designations from the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) - to name a few
- Headquartered in both Chicago, IL, and London, England
- Culture includes individuals of high standards, providing support and collaboration throughout the business
Responsibilities:
- Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review.
- Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information.
- Handling assignments and post-registration filings for U.S. registrations
- Handling U.S. filings for foreign-based clients
- Instruct foreign applications for U.S. based clients nationally or filed via WIPO
- Report watch notices and Office Actions, and keep clients apprised of the status of marks
- Complete standard U.S. trademark application filings, and individual or limited group foreign filing programs, including legalizing documents.
- Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.
- Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents for transactions (Articles of
Requirements:
- 10 years' experience as a paralegal in a legal department or law firm
- Recent trademark experience is required
- Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook experience
- Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw, or similar technology
- Knowledge of USPTO and TTAB procedures
- Experience conducting trademark clearance searches utilizing Corsearch or Saegis
- Knowledge of computerized docketing systems
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- File copyright applications and related documents with the US Copyright Office
Education:
- Bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate
