Paralegal

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The Health Care & Life Sciences Paralegal is a member of the Intellectual Property (IP) practice group and is assigned to specific matters, clients, projects and/or attorneys. The Health Care & Life Sciences Paralegal assists the IP practice group to function in a consistent and productive manner, ensuring that all documents received from clients, foreign associates, U. S. Patent and Trademark Office and other government agencies are responded to timely and accurately, and that all other day to day responsibilities are being met under established policies and procedures.

The Health Care & Life Sciences Paralegal will also exercise discretion and confidentiality in maintaining contact with clients, attorneys and staff. There is an annual billing component of 1500 hours for this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure policies and procedures are being followed on a day-to-day basis in relation to assigned duties, including client special instructions and in accordance with established firm guidelines.

• Monitor deadlines associated with the U.S. and international dockets, including providing follow-up with attorneys, clients, and management in order to provide adequate time to respond.

• Review daily docket reports in accordance with established firm guidelines and correspond with the IP docket department regarding same.

• Prepare and file trademark applications, statements of use, extensions of time, amendments to allege use, Section 8 & 15 declarations, and other filings with the USPTO under attorney supervision.

• Prepare and manage the recordation of assignments and name changes in the U.S. and internationally.

• Receive and act upon client instructions, including confirmation and/or draft response to client inquiries related to US, WIPO and foreign applications.

• Create and maintain electronic worksheets to assist attorneys in managing client requirements as needed.

• Provide support for Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings and appeals.

• Review and analyze trademark watch notices and conduct routine trademark clearance searches.

• Review advertising and marketing materials for proper trademark usage and accuracy of marketing claims and sufficiency of corresponding substantiation.

• Maintain the firm’s official file utilizing the document management system.

• Track and record client-billable time as required meeting minimum billable hour requirements.

• Responsible for maintaining and prioritizing work on a daily basis and communicating if unable to meet daily responsibilities.

• Demonstrate good teamwork skills within and among practice groups, offices, and firm to facilitate efficient delivery of legal

• Participate in the training and professional development of other paralegals in routine practice elements.

• Utilize USPTO and other related government agency electronic resources effectively.

• Willingness and flexibility to work closely with all attorneys and staff as needed.

• Provide back-up support to other team members as needed.

• Manage workflow and effectively communicate with IP Service Assistant team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency with U.S. and international trademark law, including inter-partes matters.

• Proficiency in conducting trademark clearance searches and managing trademark watch notices.

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with courtesy and tact.

• Ability to manage and work independently in a hybrid, and in-office setting.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and with teams to promote consistent and efficient workflow processes.

• Ability to work under pressure while producing a high volume of information with attention to detail while producing an accurate work product.

• Willingness and ability to accept changing assignments and priorities.

• Ability…