Intellectual Property Paralegal

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Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Paralegal to join a fast-paced, successful Intellectual Property team. This role can be located in either our Garden City, NY office or our White Plains office.
This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to gain experience with an office of a national law firm, especially those who have excellent computer skills and / experience in Intellectual Property matters. The candidates for this role can expect to enhance their proven experience in Intellectual Property Law and Commercial Litigation.
The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading national law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 900 attorneys across 40 offices in the United States and one office based in the UK. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms.
The Position
Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s degree
2 - 3 years of immediate prior paralegal experience with a concentration in trademark and copyright matters
Able to quickly learn proprietary software systems and databases
Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint
Strong communication and writing skills; attention to detail is imperative
Must be proactive, responsive, and capable of managing multiple projects for different attorneys, with a consistent high quality of work
Demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines
Able to thrive in a team-based, fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Managing the Trademark Docket on a specialized software platform, including entry of new domestic, international, and foreign national trademark applications, review and docketing of deadlines, and entry of amendments to application and registration data in the Trademark Docket on a consistent and ongoing basis
Communication regarding trademark matters with handling attorneys, clients, the USPTO, and foreign counsel
Preparing client trademark docket reports and responding to requests from handling attorneys and clients for status updates on trademark matters
Preparing reports on office actions, amendments required in trademark application matters, certificates of registration, and grants of protection
Communicating with foreign counsel on required Powers of Attorney and obtaining legalized documents as needed for foreign trademark matters
Written discovery preparation and compliance supervision -- internal and external
Witness interaction for critical information gathering, and deposition process
Discovery and substantive motion support, such as drafting and preparing, as commensurate with skill set
Why Should You Apply?
Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
Generous PTO plan
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Corporate Discount Plans
The annualized salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law

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