Intellectual Property Paralegal

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision care

401(k)

Health club discounts

Job summary

Justia, Inc. seeks an Intellectual Property Paralegal to support attorneys across IP, technology and corporate transactions from its New York office.

You will conduct IP due diligence, research patent/trademark portfolios, and organize filings, with a focus on accuracy and proactive issue identification. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with overtime flexibility expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with high academic standing.
• 2–5 years of paralegal or comparable legal-services experience.
• Experience with IP due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Experience researching patents, trademarks, copyrights and other IP assets.
• Strong knowledge of IP research and diligence practices.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Notary public commission or willingness to obtain promptly after hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts IP due diligence in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Navigates IP databases such as USPTO, CorSearch, Cipher, LexMachina, etc.
• Researches and verifies ownership and status of IP assets.
• Reviews IP disclosure schedules and identifies discrepancies for attorney review.
• Obtains and organizes IP filings from public databases.
• Conducts lien and security-interest searches for IP assets.
• Maintains organized electronic files and work product.
• Monitors assignments and deadlines, escalates issues as needed.
• Assists with special IP-related projects and research.
• Keeps knowledge of IP lifetimes, regulations and filings up to date.

Skills

IP due diligence

research and diligence

attention to detail

communication skills

time management

teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

iManage

Legal AI tools

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Intellectual Property Paralegal supports attorneys in connection with a broad range of intellectual property, technology and corporate transactional matters. This role will primarily focus on IP work involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names and other intellectual property assets and will assist attorneys throughout various stages of transactions and other IP-related matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts intellectual property due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions and prepares clear and concise summaries for attorney review;
• Navigates IP databases such as USPTO, CorSearch, Cipher, LexMachina, etc.;
• Researches and verifies ownership, status and other publicly available information relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names and other intellectual property assets;
• Reviews IP disclosure schedules and compares information against public records to identify discrepancies, omissions or other matters requiring attorney review;
• Obtains and organizes patent, trademark, copyright and other intellectual property filings and records from appropriate public databases;
• Conducts lien and security-interest searches relating to specific intellectual property assets;
• Maintains organized electronic files and work product;
• Monitors assignments and deadlines, communicates proactively regarding status and workload, and escalates issues requiring attorney attention;
• Assists with special projects, research and other IP-related assignments;
• Maintains general knowledge regarding intellectual property lifetimes, regulations, filings, etc.; and
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with high academic standing;
• At least 2-5 years of paralegal or comparable legal-services experience with meaningful experience supporting intellectual property matters strongly preferred;
• Experience with intellectual property due diligence in corporate transactions, as well as experience researching patents, trademarks, copyrights and other registered IP assets preferred;
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property research and diligence practices preferred;
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with a strong commitment to client service and team work;
• Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solve and proactively identify and elevate potential issues to attorneys;
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple matters, priorities and strict deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions, work independently and collaborate effectively with a team;
• Strong research, document review, drafting and proofreading skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat; experience with iManage, legal AI tools and legal research or third-party real estate databases preferred;
• Notary public commission required or willingness to obtain promptly after hire; and
• The flexibility to work a considerable amount of overtime and be available, as needed.

This position is located in our New York office. The hours for this position are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 plus overtime. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and discretionary bonus(es), we offer a generous employee benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) and substantial health club discounts.