About the role

  • Performing trademark, patent, copyright and domain name due diligence research using online and commercial databases, and preparing reports detailing results
  • Preparing and filing security agreements and releases with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the United States Copyright Office (USCO)
  • Advising and providing guidance to Finance and M&A deal teams on IP related issues, including the review and analysis of IP schedules on Finance and M&A deal documents, providing comments as necessary
  • Preparing assignments of trademark registrations and applications, and filing them with PTO Assignment Branch and USCO
  • Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
  • Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

  • Possess proficient knowledge of applications typically used in a legal office environment, such as internet searching skills
  • Exhibit knowledge of MS Office applications, specifically MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
  • Possess ability to conduct database research (e.g., searches on databases such as Corsearch, DerwentInnovation, SAEGIS, the USPTO, and the USCO preferably)
  • A bachelor’s degree, preferably
  • A signed declaration if located in a California office, or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, preferably
  • A Minimum of (1) year of related law firm experience, preferably as a paralegal, is required

Benefits

  • Healthcare, life and disability insurance
  • A generous 401k plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays per year
  • PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
  • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
  • Professional development programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Job title

Paralegal I – Corporate

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$73,000 - $88,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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