Description:

An International Law Firm, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity in the IP Department of our New Jersey office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:
The IP Clerk should be an attentive, detail oriented, proactive, and self-motivated individual to assist our IP Department (no prior IP experience is required). The position provides an excellent introduction to IP practice at a large law firm, particularly if the IP Clerk is considering attending law school in the future. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manages patent and trademark dockets
Prepares and sends trademark reporting letters to clients
Prepares legal forms as needed
Maintains and organizes client files and electronic databases
Monitors the status of client files and tasks
Researches on patent and trademark databases for due diligence purposes
Works with IP attorneys on various dedicated projects as required
Performs administrative tasks for IP department
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
Ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome
Ability and willingness to proactively seek out additional projects and tasks
Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations. Proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required
Minimum one year of relevant work experience in a professional environment
A desire to learn, work hard, and take initiative is mandatory
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with electronic document management systems. Experience using iManage or Filesite a plus
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly