Paralegal

Essential responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

General Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Director of Human Resources and Fractional General Counsel

• Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by General Counsel

• Performing legal research and analysis on various topics and issues
• Drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, affidavits, and letters
• Organizing and maintaining case files and document databases
• Managing and coordinating schedules, deadlines, and appointments
• Gathering and summarizing evidence and information for litigation
• Assisting General Counsel and outside-counsel attorneys with the preparation, prosecution, and filing of patent and trademark applications globally
• Docketing all incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring that all annuity payments are paid, and maintaining electronic files
• Communicating with internal business associates and outside counsel regarding intellectual property matters
• Preparing various reports for General Counsel and internal business managers
• Review of packaging, marketing and promotional materials
• Assisting General Counsel and Accounting Department with law firm and legal vendor billing
• Assisting Human Resources, Operations and Sales Departments on matters, as may be needed

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Must possess five 4-6 years of relevant paralegal experience with a law firm or corporation
• Experience with IP docketing software
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Special Qualifications (Training, Technical skills, etc.):

• Ability to perform detail-oriented work and to work independently with minimal supervision by General Counsel located remotely
• Self-motivated and ability to proactively assume responsibility over assignments
• Ability to handle multiple assignments while working well under pressure
• Excellent written, oral communication, and organizational skills
• Must be proficient with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs
• Ability to professionally interface with all levels of management, internal business teams, and outside counsel

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Paralegal Certification not required, but preferred