IP Paralegal

IP Paralegal-NYC law firm

$65-$115K plus OT. This is hybrid – in office 3 days a week, 2 days remote.

This firm has thrived for a century by focusing on the most significant opportunities and complex challenges facing the top financial services firms and other multinational corporations. Our premier transactional and litigation groups have developed impressive records of accomplishment in high profile cases and headline-grabbing deals. Their lawyers are highly client-driven. The firm is specifically chosen by clients because of our experience, depth of knowledge and facility in managing challenging situations.

The Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal will support the initiatives of the Firm, including, but not limited to supporting the attorneys in rendering legal services to clients in all aspects of Intellectual Property.

As a Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal, you will:

Conduct review and analyze IP searches, including initial screening searches

Conduct preliminary IP searches relating to due diligence projects

Assist with preparation of schedules and recordation of Intellectual Property security documents for U.S. federal IP

File and follow-up on filings of U.S. federal IP security documents

Administer files, filing price-quotes and invoices

Draft trademark prosecution documents for filing at appropriate offices; monitor and maintain applications through issuance

Prepare reports regarding pending patent and trademark applications; oversee accuracy and necessary follow-up on daily docket entries and maintain portfolios with supervising attorneys

Extract relevant information from outside counsel correspondence and official Patent & Trademark Office databases

Enter and track due dates into docketing system and monitor actions due

Communicate with the USPTO, USCO, attorneys, agents, outside counsel, vendors, and staff about filing and prosecution matters

Job Specifications:

Bachelor’s degree

At least five (5) years of work experience with respect to IP filings

Knowledge of USPTO and USCO procedures

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)

Knowledge of IP legal databases and docketing software

Knowledge of trademark search vendors

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work under tight deadlines

Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

Ability to work in a diverse team environment to effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm

Salary commensurate with experience level and the market

Full benefits, discretionary bonus and potential overtime