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Title : Intellectual Property Trademark Paralegal

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # LJKG743567

This large international New York law firm founded in 1934 has established a full-service presence. Clients include large corporations and individuals as well as small and medium-sized businesses. The firm represents a wide range of industrial, financial and commercial enterprises, both publicly and privately held. Firm lawyers represent clients in every state as well as numerous foreign jurisdictions. The firm is organized by legal specialization: corporate, e-commerce, employee benefits, estate planning, government and regulatory affairs, health law, intellectual property, international, litigation and tax. This firm offers competitive salaries and many firm lawyers also practice interdepartmentally distinguishing them from many other large law firms.
Intellectual Property Trademark Paralegal Duties: Prepare new trademark, domain and copyright applications and other trademark prosecution documents for filing at appropriate trademark offices, including gathering all necessary information from clients regarding same; monitoring and maintaining applications through issuance. Communicate with attorneys, as well as clients, and foreign agents regarding preparing and processing all paperwork necessary during pendency of trademark applications, including formalizing original documents. Communicate with foreign associates on initial filing requests and other correspondence during the prosecution of foreign applications. Prepare reports for clients regarding pending trademark applications and registered trademarks; oversee accuracy and necessary follow-up on daily docket entries; maintain portfolios with supervising attorneys. Review electronic docket daily. Assist with trademark searches, including initial screening searches. Perform status checks. Review incoming transfer cases for accuracy and prepare necessary power of attorney documents. Review and maintain renewal and maintenance dockets for clients. Prepare files for outgoing transfers. Requirements: Bachelors Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate. 5+ years related work experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word). Knowledge of international IP legal databases. Knowledge of docketing software. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Strong client service skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities. Ability to prioritize as well as accurately capture billable time.
 
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