Legal Staff Paralegal in Philadelphia, PA

Law Firm

Philadelphia, PA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Philadelphia, PA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure that policies and procedures are followed daily, adhering to client instructions and firm guidelines.
- Monitor and manage deadlines for . and international dockets, ensuring timely responses by coordinating with attorneys, clients, and management.
- Review daily docket reports and communicate with the IP docket department.
- Prepare and file various trademark applications and related documents with the USPTO under attorney supervision.
- Manage the recordation of assignments and name changes both in the . and internationally.
- Act on client instructions and draft responses related to US, WIPO, and foreign applications.
- Create and maintain electronic worksheets to assist attorneys in managing client requirements.
- Provide support for Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings and appeals.
- Conduct routine trademark clearance searches and review trademark watch notices.
- Review advertising and marketing materials for proper trademark usage and accuracy.
- Maintain the firm’s official file using the document management system.
- Track and record client-billable time to meet minimum billable hour requirements.
- Maintain and prioritize daily work responsibilities, communicating any inability to meet them.
- Demonstrate teamwork skills across practice groups and offices to facilitate efficient legal service delivery.
- Participate in training and professional development for other paralegals.
- Effectively use USPTO and other government agency electronic resources.
- Provide backup support to team members as needed.
- Manage workflow and communicate with the IP Service Assistant team.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required, or a combination of specialized training, education, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the job duties.
- A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-recognized program is preferred.
- A minimum of five years of progressive trademark prosecution experience, which includes docket management, application filings, and prosecution.
- Trademark pharmaceutical experience is beneficial.

Salary Information:
Compensation is dependent on several factors such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.
Hiring Salary Range: $105, - $125,

Additional Information:
- The position includes an annual billing component of 1500 hours.
- The firm will comply with applicable city or state workplace mandates regarding Covid-19.
- This position description outlines general content and requirements, and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.
- The description is not a written or implied contract of employment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Applying for this position involves agreeing to the firm's data handling practices as outlined in their Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice.
- The law firm adheres to an equal opportunity policy in employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other protected classifications.