IP Patent Paralegal

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 an IP Patent Paralegal to join their team.

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Title : IP Patent Paralegal

Location : Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Boston

Key Notes / Company Details :

Multi-Billion Dollar Business, Employing over 3600 Lawyers. Multi-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 :

• Completes standard U.S. trademark and patent application filings.
• Completes individual or limited group foreign filing programs, including legalization of documents.
• Assists with supervised prosecution work on all U.S. and foreign applications.
• Handles assignments and post registration filings for U.S. registrations.
• Handles U.S. filings for foreign based clients.
• Keeps clients apprised of the status of marks and patents.
• Manages data rooms and matter files.

Requirements :

• 1 year experience as a Litigation Paralegal for individuals with a bachelor's degree and / or paralegal certificate.
• Individuals without a degree or certification require five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area.
• Must have strong skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing;

b) participating in digital / virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Education :

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Degree and / or a Paralegal certificate preferred.

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