Intellectual Property Paralegal

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout 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. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Intellectual Property Paralegal position in our White Plains, New York office. 

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

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.

Key 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

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
  
  Salary Range: $55,000-$75,000

Why Should You Apply? 

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

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.