What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal II position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Paralegal II
Location: Summit, NJ (Hybrid) (2/3 Days Onsite in a week)
Duration: 24 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Shift: Standard
Description:
Skills:
Location: Summit, NJ (Hybrid) (2/3 Days Onsite in a week)
Duration: 24 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Shift: Standard
Description:
- Trademark Copy Paralegal:
- Reviews packaging, websites, advertising copy, social media content, and evidence of use, and liaises with business partners regarding the same.
- Executes domestic and international trademark screening and searching online, and conducts initial review of search results, to determine availability and scope of potential rights.
- Conducts preliminary analysis of basic trademark and copyright issues and makes recommendations to in-house counsel regarding such matters.
- Educates business partners regarding proper trademark use and the processes for clearing and protecting new trademarks.
- Maintains and updates relevant Trademark Department documents, guidelines and procedures, and initiates revisions based on business needs.
- Maintains trademark portfolio management databases, including data entry, docket review, and preparation of reports for attorneys and business units.
- Provides support and due diligence in connection with transactional matters.
- Assists in management of U.S. and foreign trademark portfolios, including clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
Skills:
- Strong organizational and planning skills are required, in addition to excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to handle numerous tasks and projects within tight deadlines is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel), as well as Saegis, is required. Online research skills are required.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. 2 years’ experience as a trademark paralegal preferred. Candidate needs to be extremely motivated, energetic, and able to work independently and in team/group settings.
