Project Assistant Intellectual Property
Project Assistant Intellectual Property
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Job Description
Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States Europe MENA and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration regulatory and policy intellectual property and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in highstakes litigation and governmentfacing matters as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity equity and inclusion.
Job Summary
The Intellectual Property (IP) Project Assistant will work primarily with the Advertising & Brand Protection practice group and provide backup support to the Patents practice group. The IP Project Assistant will work with attorneys and senior members of the IP Practice Support Team to develop their IP prosecution litigation diligence and enforcement skills to handle a wide variety of tasks required by our evolving IP client needs. The IP Project Assistant has a minimum billing requirement of 1600 hours per year.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepares draft documents for attorney review and submission.
- Performs IP searches using US and international databases and in coordination with specialized search vendors.
- Reviews watch notices and provides initial analysis and summary reports to facilitate attorney review.
- Drafts client correspondence for attorney review and corresponds directly with clients and foreign agents on a variety of routine and administrative matters under supervision.
- Conducts legal research using various online resources.
- Handles various infringement enforcement such as engaging with search and social media platforms and other cease and desist notifications.
- Maintains and updates case files pleadings and relevant documents.
Qualifications :
Requirements:
Education
The position requires a Bachelors Degree.
Experience
Excellent academic performance and experience gained through internships or prior office experience is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Keen interest in developing a deep understanding of Intellectual Property law especially Trademarks Copyrights and brand protection.
- Ability to proactively research learn quickly and become proficient in new legal concepts and using various software applications.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with attention to detail including superior spelling and grammar.
- Ability to carefully and consistently apply instructions as directed by a diverse group of clients lawyers and staff.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a productive and committed work effort meeting deadlines and managing workload.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint etc. to produce quality written communications such as memos spreadsheets slides and standard work documents.
- Ability to represent the firm with honesty integrity and professionalism consistently acting in an ethical manner.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with attorneys staff and external contacts.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative enthusiastic and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team goals.
Additional Information :
Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare vision dental retirement and allpurpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare wellness programs cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive friendly culture that rewards hard work and success at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.
Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. The salary for this position $58000 per year. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. The salary for this position may vary based on location market data an applicants skills and prior experience certain degrees and certifications and other factors.
EOE m/f/d/v
Crowell & Moring LLP participates in the EVerify program.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
