Paralegal responsible for legal tasks and administrative support in a global law firm. Assisting attorneys with document preparation and IP-related issues in New York office.
Responsibilities
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
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