Legal Assistant- IP, Sourcing & Technology

New York, NY

Summary

The Legal Assistant- IP, Sourcing & Technology maintains the Trademark and Patent Docket.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and files documents with USPTO and Madrid System.
• Communicates and consults with clients regarding deadlines and filing procedures.
• Instructs and communicates with foreign counsel .
• Prepares client status and event reports.
• Organizes and maintains orderly files.
• Ensures accurate docking of information and maintenance of attorney dockets of upcoming deadlines.
• Prepares trademark database reports.
• Attends to legalization of documents.
• Prepares Power of Attorney documentation.
• Prepares Affidavits and declarations.
• Conducts online confirmatory IP ownership, lien searches and report results.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of or paralegal training and related work experience. 

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of relevant Trademark experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and CPI software.
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Notary Public preferred.
• Ability to work with all levels of legal staff.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Experience in handling sensitive, confidential information.
• Excellent communicator (oral and written)
• Strong administrative and typing skills.
• The duties of the position may require extended and irregular hours to perform the essential duties of the position.