Paralegal - Pharmaceuticals

Company: NPAworldwide Recruitment Network
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job #: 42709 Title: Paralegal - Pharmaceuticals Job Location: Lancaster, South Carolina - United States Employment Type: Salary: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 - US Dollars - Yearly Employer Will Recruit From: Nationwide Relocation Paid?: Negotiable WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY? We are looking for a Paralegal to assist with contract administration, intellectual property matters, and brand protection. JOB DESCRIPTION

Roles and Responsibilities: SUPPORT IP AND BRAND PROTECTION ADMINISTRATION:

• Assist with administration and maintenance of the intellectual property (IP) portfolio
• Perform preliminary trademark searches
• Prepare/update IP status reports
• Use enforcement tools and manual internet searches to detect unauthorized use of IP, including unauthorized domain names and infringing uses.
• Draft cease and desist letters for in-house attorney review.
• Draft and submit notices of infringement, as well as use platform tools to report intellectual property violations.
• Secure test purchases of products for evidentiary purposes.
• Keep and maintain accurate records related to investigations and notices sent.
• Conduct background investigations using both the internet and commercial databases to research people and business entities.
• Assist with litigation by compiling case law research or taking other action to support litigation efforts.
• Interact with outside counsel.
• Electronic file management: create, organize and update case files. SUPPORT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT PROCESS:
  • Assist in administering the contract intake process, including the necessary steps to ensure the process stays within the applicable timing under the applicable policies. Manage the overall contract workflow.
  • Support in-house attorneys with contract life-cycle management.
  • Prepare initial drafts of form contracts.
  • Assist with maintenance of electronic and hard copy files and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
  • Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives QUALIFICATIONS Requirements:
    • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department
    • Experience in litigation support functions and document retention and production processes
    • Familiarity with standard practices and procedures of contract and business law
    • Strong project management skills to develop and manage key processes in the legal department
    • Strong knowledge and experience in the areas of intellectual property, licensing, and contract law
    • Ability to learn and apply new information relevant to the position
    • Ability to research, comprehend, and analyze substantive areas of the law
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
    • Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments
    • Experience with managing a domain name portfolio
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, USPTO search databases, WHOIS searches, social media platforms, and contract management platforms. Education
      • Paralegal certification Education:
        University - Bachelor`s Degree/3-4 Year Degree

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