Paralegal I Corporate
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
The Paralegal is an integral part of Lathams Legal Professional and Paralegal role will be responsible for performing legal tasks and providing various administrative support to attorneys and other supervising paralegals while preparing basic legal documents retrieving documents from internal or public sources and maintaining the integrity of transactional files. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Performing trademark patent copyright and domain name due diligence research using online and commercial databases and preparing reports detailing results
- Preparing and filing security agreements and releases with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the United States Copyright Office (USCO)
- Advising and providing guidance to Finance and M&A deal teams on IP related issues including the review and analysis of IP schedules on Finance and M&A deal documents providing comments as necessary
- Preparing assignments of trademark registrations and applications and filing them with PTO Assignment Branch and USCO
- Promoting effective work practices working as a team member and showing respect for co-workers
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Possess proficient knowledge of applications typically used in a legal office environment such as internet searching skills
- Exhibit knowledge of MS Office applications specifically MS Word MS Excel and MS Outlook
- Possess ability to conduct database research (e.g. searches on databases such as Corsearch DerwentInnovation SAEGIS the USPTO and the USCO preferably)
And have:
- A bachelors degree preferably
- A signed declaration if located in a California office or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferably
- A Minimum of (1) year of related law firm experience preferably as a paralegal is required
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
About Company
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We leverage our vast global resources to work relentlessly and efficiently to accomplish client goals.
