R.J. Pierce Law Group, P.C. is looking for a skilled paralegal to join our growing firm! As a member of the R.J. Pierce legal team, you will be an essential part of the overall operational strategy that drives our business forward.

As a paralegal for our firm, you will work under the direction of a supervising attorney and will assist in the administration of trademarks, managing client trademark case files, filing trademarks and conducting research on behalf of the trademark attorneys. Our paralegals interact regularly with firm attorneys, contractors and clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assisting the legal team with conducting and analyzing trademark clearance searches; retrieving, analyzing and reporting the status of registrations and performing other tasks as necessary relating to the administering of the trademark process
• Create Trademark opinion letters that include legal analysis, advice, and recommendations on whether a proposed trademark is available to use and/or register
• Manage multiple client-facing databases containing pending and completed matters for each client

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Associate's degree or certificate in paralegal studies preferred
• 1-3 years experience as a paralegal or another similar role
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Candidates must possess strong communication, organization, research, writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work and communicate with a team in an online collaboration platform.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on several initiatives simultaneously within compressed time frames, while still maintaining effectiveness
• Must have proficient computer and technical skills
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to prioritize and work proactively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
• Effective rapport-building and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to be resourceful, innovative and creative
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and problem solving skills
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
• Experience or familiarity with the concept of Trademarks or Intellectual Property is a plus