Paralegal - Legal Assistant I

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Paralegal - Legal Assistant I
The candidate will be able to work independently and manage multiple concurrent priorities, with minimal oversight. It is expected that the individual, once trained, will be able to prioritize their own work to ensure all quality and timeliness commitments are met to the full satisfaction of our customer (the USPTO). Conducting preliminary legal research and summarizing findings. Gathering and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents and other data. Managing correspondence material for and from applicants and registrants. Performing preliminary evaluation of specimens of use submitted with trademark applications to determine whether they include characteristics suggesting that the goods displayed on the specimen are not in actual use in commerce. Reviewing e-commerce sites to look for factors inconsistent with being a true point of sale. Reviewing identifications of goods/services for conformance with procedural requirements. Reviewing domicile information for conformance with the USPTO’s rules of practice. Assisting with organizing efficient examination of applications and Assisting with compiling information for administrative letters and Show Cause Orders. Keeping law library up-to-date by monitoring legal volumes. Assisting with other tasks as needed. Should have 1 - 3 years of relevant experience and familiarization with the statutes, regulations, and processes governing Trademarks, including the Trademark Act, the Trademark Rules of Practice, and the TMEP. Should have experience in non-IP areas that involve investigating addresses, entity structures and individuals, such as bankruptcy and collections, would be beneficial. 3 years of job experience required. Must be a U.S. citizen or reside in the U.S for the most recent two years as a work-eligible legal resident. (Employment will be subject to security clearance.). Excellent time management skills to properly plan and complete all work on-time required. Proficiency with computer databases, online research tools, spreadsheets and word processing software required. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Exceptional research and analytical skills required. Ability to investigate facts and laws of cases, search public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action required.

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