Legal Staff Paralegal in Bedford, MA (Remote)

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Paralegal The candidate prepares official correspondence including, application data sheets, declarations, powers of attorney, assignments, IDSs, responses to office actions, amendments, trademark specimens and statements of use, issue fee payments and extensions. Provides a full range of IP support functions, including patent and trademark preparation and prosecution and portfolio development, managing domain names registrations, open source software approval process, managing outside counsel and client counseling. Assists in tracking of outside counsel billing and invoices. Provides legal research assistance as needed. Evaluates current policies/procedures affecting law department operations and makes recommendations for improvements. Recognizes risks and solves problems in a team environment. Persuades others and provides creative solutions to resolve issues. Conveys complex and legally complicated information to business leaders, clients and colleagues in a concise and professional manner. College degree or paralegal certification required. Should have 8+ years of recent, relevant experience. Must have highly proficient knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and patent docketing software (e.g. FoundationIP, CPI or Anaqua). Must be able to work independently with minimal attorney supervision on a variety of projects simultaneously. Must have experience with and current in-depth knowledge of patent and trademark prosecution rules and procedures.

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Job ID: R088741

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