Intellectual Property Paralegal

1 month ago


Boston, United States Wilson Elser Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Paralegal to join a fast-paced, successful Intellectual Property team. 

This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to gain experience with an office of a national law firm, especially those who have excellent computer skills and / experience in Intellectual Property matters. The candidates for this role can expect to enhance their proven experience in Intellectual Property Law and Commercial Litigation.

The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

The Position

Qualifications
•Must have a Bachelor’s degree
•2 - 3 years of immediate prior paralegal experience with a concentration in trademark and copyright matters
•Able to quickly learn proprietary software systems and databases
•Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint
•Strong communication and writing skills; attention to detail is imperative
•Must be proactive, responsive, and capable of managing multiple projects for different attorneys, with a consistent high quality of work
•Demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines
•Able to thrive in a team-based, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities
•Managing the Trademark Docket on a specialized software platform, including entry of new domestic, international, and foreign national trademark applications, review and docketing of deadlines, and entry of amendments to application and registration data in the Trademark Docket on a consistent and ongoing basis
•Communication regarding trademark matters with handling attorneys, clients, the USPTO, and foreign counsel
•Preparing client trademark docket reports and responding to requests from handling attorneys and clients for status updates on trademark matters
•Preparing reports on office actions, amendments required in trademark application matters, certificates of registration, and grants of protection
•Communicating with foreign counsel on required Powers of Attorney and obtaining legalized documents as needed for foreign trademark matters
•Written discovery preparation and compliance supervision -- internal and external
•Witness interaction for critical information gathering, and deposition process
•Discovery and substantive motion support, such as drafting and preparing, as commensurate with skill set

Why Should You Apply?
•Excellent Benefits
•Generous PTO plan
•Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
•Corporate Discount Plans

Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm focused on their commitment to both their clients and you Please consider joining our team by applying online or sending your credentials to Careers@wilsonelser.com and putting "Boston Intellectual Property Paralegal" in the subject line. 

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
 

Company DescriptionWilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. With a full-service office in London and a network of affiliate firms in France, Germany and Mexico, Wilson Elser routinely provides legal advice and representation throughout the world.

While Wilson Elser's heritage and primary focus is insurance defense, it increasingly has expanded into the corporate and transactional realms in order to better serve its clients. Along these lines, the firm currently has a broad range of practice areas, members of which will often work on multidisciplinary and/or multijurisdictional teams in order to identify sound, comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex legal issues.Company DescriptionWilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. With a full-service office in London and a network of affiliate firms in France, Germany and Mexico, Wilson Elser routinely provides legal advice and representation throughout the world. \r
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While Wilson Elser's heritage and primary focus is insurance defense, it increasingly has expanded into the corporate and transactional realms in order to better serve its clients. Along these lines, the firm currently has a broad range of practice areas, members of which will often work on multidisciplinary and/or multijurisdictional teams in order to identify sound, comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex legal issues.

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