Trademark Paralegal

Trademark Paralegal

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an American Bar Association approved curriculum or equivalent education; or successful completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program; or certification by a State Bar approved paralegal certification program; or prior experience working as a paralegal or equivalent professional experience
• 10 years of related legal or financial experience
• Advanced understanding of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures
• Exceptional analytical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze highly-complex information, and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to express highly-complex facts and legal principles clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of legal research and writing with demonstrated proficiency in online legal research
• Creative problem-solving skills with ability to identify and resolve highly-complex problems in a timely manner seeking input of others as needed
• Exceptional leadership and relationship management skills with the ability to positively influence others across multiple practice groups and department and achieve desired results
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet competing deadlines
• Ability to manage numerous complex projects that require interaction with multiple attorneys departments, and internal and external clients, including senior managers and executives
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Truist’s domestic and international trademark portfolio, including performing trademark clearance searches, monitoring deadlines to ensure timely filings of trademark deadlines, coordinating with clients and outside counsel to gather necessary documentation and specimens to file and maintain trademark registrations
• Assist with copyright, domain name and trade secret matters
• Perform advanced legal research, apply results to facts, and develop and communicate legal conclusions
• Draft and review highly complex legal and business documents including correspondence, agreements, contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Summarize matters, including events, facts, depositions, testimony, and interrogatories
• Design, maintain, train, and/or manage one or more Legal Department workflow processes, reports, tools, and databases
• Maintain and update files, forms, databases, and records
• Interact on a professional level with other departments, internal and external clients, outside counsel, vendors, and others, including to senior managers and executives
• Supervise or provide leadership, guidance and training to less experienced paralegals or other support staff
• Display exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Legal Assistant designation or have passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination