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Legal Practice Assistant - Intellectual Property: Trademark and Copyright

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Starts on Jun 23
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • Washington, DC

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • One (1) year of internship or professional experience preferred; professional services industry experience a plus.
  • Independent, self-starting, and self-motivated.
  • Superior written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and within a team environment are a must.
  • Exceptional organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and balance multiple tasks while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite.
  • Flexibility to travel and work non-business hours at times as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with preparation of applications for trademark, service mark, and copyright registration.
  • Assisting with preparation of domestic and global trademark filings.
  • Assisting with trademark and copyright due diligence.
  • Performing online preliminary trademark clearance searches and preparing search guides.
  • Drafting correspondence to clients and international counsel regarding trademark prosecution, enforcement, and maintenance issues.
  • Preparing and updating status reports regarding trademark and copyright applications and registrations.
  • Keeping attorney teams apprised of upcoming deadlines and coordinating to keep clients updated of same.
  • Establishing, organizing, and maintaining case and client files.
  • Managing case and client information manually and digitally via electronic databases.
  • Assisting attorneys with the preparation and review of various forms.
  • Coordinating communication and planning across teams who are handling multiple client matters.
  • Providing administrative support, including, but not limited to, conflicts checks for new matters and business intake materials.
  • Performing other duties as assigned to support the Intellectual Property-Trademark/Copyright Practice Group.

Law firm working with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups.

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Industry
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Employees
1873
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Mission & Purpose

From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups. Our team of more than 2,200 lawyers and legal professionals provides comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation, and regulatory services in major industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail and ecommerce, sports, technology, and transportation. We focus on both immediate and long-term goals with our clients, helping them address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes.