Intellectual Property Paralegal - Pittsburgh, United States - Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Steptoe & Johnson is searching for a paralegal to join our Pittsburgh, PA location. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in the field of Intellectual Property with the ability to track and log trademark, patent, and litigation deadlines. The paralegal will have the ability to navigate and utilize the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's webpage, in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles in the field of Intellectual Property.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain annual billable hour goal of 1,440 hours (all full-time paralegals).

2. Track and maintain own hours, both billable and non-billable.

3. Communicate with attorney and/or client to take instructions, obtain information, report on status of matters and otherwise support legal actions.

4. Work with attorneys to draft and prepare all documentation required for various types of transactions as assigned.

5. In some instances, responsible for clerical work in preparing documents.

6. Organize, maintain, review, summarize, and analyze documents and records, compile information, and recommend course of action.

7. Be familiar with locating and obtaining Circuit and Magistrate Court records.

8. Develop and maintain knowledge of statutes, court decisions and customs relating to legal procedures and practices in appropriate areas of law including filing procedures in all required states.

9. Prepare and oversee status checklists.

10. Assist attorneys in the preparation of filings pertaining to the specific areas of law.

11. Request and gather copies of documents from various sources as necessary.

12. Conduct investigations as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree, advanced paralegal certificate, or relevant job experience required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years experience in the field of Intellectual Property