Intellectual Property Paralegal

2-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Intellectual Property Paralegal
## Wilson Elser

Wilson Elser is currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their fast-paced and successful Intellectual Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to gain experience with a nationally-recognized law firm, especially those with excellent computer skills and experience in Intellectual Property matters. The candidates for this role can expect to enhance their proven experience in Intellectual Property Law and Commercial Litigation.

### The Firm

Wilson Elser is a full-service, leading national law firm with more than 1000 attorneys across 42 offices in the United States and one office based in the UK. Founded in 1978, they rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

### The Position

#### Qualifications

* Must have a Bachelor’s degree
* 2 - 3 years of immediate prior paralegal experience with a concentration in trademark and copyright matters
* Able to quickly learn proprietary software systems and databases
* Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint
* Strong communication and writing skills; attention to detail is imperative
* Must be proactive, responsive, and capable of managing multiple projects for different attorneys, with a consistent high quality of work
* Demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines
* Able to thrive in a team-based, fast-paced environment

#### Responsibilities

* Managing the Trademark Docket on a specialized software platform, including entry of new domestic, international, and foreign national trademark applications, review and docketing of deadlines, and entry of amendments to application and registration data in the Trademark Docket on a consistent and ongoing basis
* Communication regarding trademark matters with handling attorneys, clients, the USPTO, and foreign counsel
* Preparing client trademark docket reports and responding to requests from handling attorneys and clients for status updates on trademark matters
* Preparing reports on office actions, amendments required in trademark application matters, certificates of registration, and grants of protection
* Communicating with foreign counsel on required Powers of Attorney and obtaining legalized documents as needed for foreign trademark matters
* Written discovery preparation and compliance supervision -- internal and external
* Witness interaction for critical information gathering, and deposition process
* Discovery and substantive motion support, such as drafting and preparing, as commensurate with skill set

### Benefits

Wilson Elser is committed to their clients and their employees. The firm offers many benefits, including:

* Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
* Generous PTO plan
* Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
* Corporate Discount Plans

### Salary

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

### Interested?

Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and employees. If you are interested in this role, please apply online or send your credentials to and put "IP Paralegal" in the subject line. The firm is committed to creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. They strive to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Yes

401k Match, Generous PTO Plan, Corporate Discount Plans

Computer Skills, Excel Spreadsheets, Powerpoint, Communication, Writing Skills, Attention to Detail, Proactive, Responsive, Able to Manage Multiple Projects

Bachelor's Degree

Apply Online or Send Credentials to and Put "IP Paralegal" in the Subject Line

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree

Legal