Job Description

Our client is a leading global business law firm looking for a collaborative, results-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has exceptional problem-solving skills. Naviga has been retained to identify an IP Patent Paralegal to join their team.

Title: IP Patent Paralegal
Location:  Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Boston​​​​​​​

Key Notes/Company Details:

• Multi-Billion Dollar Business, Employing over 3600 LawyersMulti-award winner and distinguished recognitions; top law firm for Innovation in the Business of Law, Excellence in Diversity Law Firm Award, Gold Standard Certification from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF); Top Performer and Compass Award designations from the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) - to name a few
• Headquartered in both Chicago, IL, and London, England
• Culture includes individuals of high standards, providing support and collaboration throughout the business 

Responsibilities:

• Completes standard U.S. trademark and patent application filings
• Completes individual or limited group foreign filing programs, including legalization of documents
• Assists with supervised prosecution work on all U.S. and foreign applications
• Handles assignments and post registration filings for U.S. registrations
• Handles U.S. filings for foreign based clients
• Keeps clients apprised of the status of marks and patents
• Manages data rooms and matter files

Requirements:

• 1 year experience as a Litigation Paralegal for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
• Individuals without a degree or certification requires five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area
• Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
• Foster positive work relationships
• Comply with all firm policies and practices
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.   

Education:

• Highschool Diploma or GED required
• Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate preferred

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