Paralegal

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive.

Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team?

We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli is hiring and has an opening for an experienced trademark paralegal with at least 5 years of experience to assist its Intellectual Property Department's Trademark, Copyright and Branding Practice Group.

This role can be in any city we have an office.

The skills and responsibilities required for the position is as follows :

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for billing 1600 hours / year
• Comprehensive knowledge of Intellectual Property, including global trademark rules and procedures, as well as keep abreast of department best practices and guidelines
• Exception verbal and written skills with attorneys, clients, foreign agents and USPTO personnel, as well as administrative and management skills to coordinate trademark prosecution for multiple, high-tech global trademark portfolios
• Prepare and file US and international trademark applications and prosecution and maintenance documents
• Conduct trademark searches
• Manage trademark docket with US and international deadlines, communicate with attorneys and docketing regarding docket entries and status of the same, as well as
• Create, maintain, and update client portfolio reports identifying status of trademark applications and registrations, as well as coordinate client reporting of trademark services and deadline reminders, etc.
• Manage intake of newly acquired trademark portfolios as needed
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

• Proficient knowledge of US and international trademark rules and procedures
• Proficient in preparation and filing of US and international trademark applications and prosecution documents, and well as trademark searches
• Utilize global trademark knowledge to accurately update docket and manage client portfolios, including uploading documents to docketing and DMS systems, as well as any required client portals
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Strong organization skills and ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Exceptional typing skills and ability to draft and / or edit documents accurately and quickly
• Critical thinker who works efficiently, using available technology and strives to make tasks easier and more efficient
• Proficient in iManage, CPi, Intapp, Carpe Diem, iManage, Adobe and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and Outlook)

REQUIREMENTS :

• 5+ years of trademark experience (US and International)
• Prior experience with managing client portfolios
• Docketing knowledge and experience, with CPi software preferred
• Paralegal Certificate required; Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The budgeted salary range for this position is starting at $90,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)