Description:Patent and Trademark Paralegal – Intellectual Property Legal Assistant/Secretary – Patent and Trademark Agent Paparella & Associates, a law firm practicing exclusively in intellectual property law (i.e., Patent and Trademark matters) is seeking an EXPERIENCED patent and trademark professional (e.g., paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, agent, ...) for its Grand Rapids office. We are currently seeking only those with a demonstrated and proven track record in assisting attorneys in the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent and trademark matters before the USPTO. Your primary responsibility will be assisting our attorneys in the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent and trademark matters before the USPTO. However, you will also be responsible for other legal-administrative functions including typing, filing, call answering, client communications, docketing, etc.
Requirements: 1) excellent organizational skills are required; 2) excellent typing, spelling and grammatical skills are required; 3) excellent verbal communication skills are required; 4) you must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment; 5) you must be a self starter and be able to think critically; and 6) you MUST have previous patent and trademark experience. Paparella & Associates prides itself in providing a level of service and experience to its clients that is unequaled. As such, we are seeking only those that have a demonstrated and proven desire to help us maintain this level of excellence. The position will be located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
To Apply:If interested and you have the above-described qualities, please review our website (www.PaparellaLaw.com) in order determine if you are qualified and would fit within our close-knit environment. If you feel you could make an immediate contribution to our firm, please respond via email (from our website) with: 1) The subject entitled IP-ASSISTANT; 2) In the email please briefly summarize: 1) your previous patent and trademark experience; and MINIMUM expected salary; 3) Please also include (attach): a. A complete resume; b. A cover letter outlining your previous experience and detailing your IP experience; c. At least one reference that can attest to your IP work.
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