Legal Staff Paralegal in Atlanta, GA

Law Firm

Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff

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Trademark Paralegal The candidate establishes and maintains trademark files: opens files, prepares trademark applications and maintains documents in DMS. Reviews all incoming correspondence from foreign associates for essential docketing and for non-substantive responses due in connection with filing of applications. On-going verbal and written communication with foreign associates, attorneys and clients during filing, prosecution and maintenance of domestic and foreign trademark applications. Maintains and updates docketing with respect to filings and other deadlines associated with domestic and foreign trademarks. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with attorneys and staff, but is not assigned to any single attorney. Will work as a team member with other similar legal specialists to establish back-up and workflow and will have joint responsibility for establishing quality control measures. Records any changes in title, owner, address, and counsel, as appropriate where appropriate. Other tasks and projects as may be assigned. Should have a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate with 5 years relevant work experience or a minimum of 2 years on-the-job experience with . trademark prosecution filing. Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under the supervision of attorney. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to concentrate on detailed work for up to 80% of work time. Ability to work comfortably with advanced computer software (after training) and use effectively use and maintain a computer database. Interpersonal skills are necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group, including clients, attorneys and others, and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact. Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and stress while organizing and maintaining multiple cases with the help of a computer database. High level of responsibility, dedication, and accuracy required. Work on rare occasions requires more than hours per week to perform essential duties of the job; may occasionally require irregular hours. Regular attendance at work.