JOB TITLE:  Paralegal

DEPARTMENT:  Intellectual Property

OFFICE: Philadelphia

OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 900 + attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets. 

SUMMARY:   Our Trademark practice provides clients with strategic day-to-day counselling regarding selection, procurement, registration, licensing and enforcement of their trademarks and copyrights on a worldwide level. The paralegal will work closely with multiple attorneys to prosecute, maintain and manage trademarks for our global client base.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts preliminary trademark searches
• Prosecutes U.S. and foreign trademark applications
• Maintains U.S. and foreign trademark registrations
• Coordinates with foreign counsel to establish, maintain, and enforce trademark portfolios
• Assists attorneys with opposition and cancellation proceedings
• Regularly provides our clients with status updates

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing a large trademark (foreign and domestic) portfolio
• Prior experience drafting trademark applications and e-filing documents required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 401k and Pension Plan
• 22 PTO days, 11 paid holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:   If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact Nate Maxwell at 215-979-1000.

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Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements.  In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator