Intellectual Property Consulting (IPC), a boutique intellectual property law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, is looking for a hard-working intellectual property paralegal. The preferred candidate will have a strong knowledge and understanding of domestic and foreign trademark and patent processes in order to coordinate and assist with US and foreign trademark registration and patent prosecution efforts. We will consider candidates that do not have specific trademark and patent experience, but have relevant experience that demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform the required job duties. Corporate paralegals, tax paralegals, bankruptcy paralegals are likely to have skills relevant to this position. We are not seeking a litigation paralegal, but will consider experience of that nature. If you are smart, detailed, organized and have extraordinary ability to prioritize tasks and communicate, we will train you on trademark and patent matters.

Job duties include:

• Managing the firm’s U.S. and foreign patent and trademark portfolios, including the use of the firm’s intellectual property docketing software to assist attorneys with monitoring and managing USPTO deadlines
• Prepare and file trademark and patent materials with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office, including but not limited to: applications, office action responses, extensions of time, statements of use, affidavits, renewals, assignments and other documents
• Communicate extensively with clients regarding routine phases of trademark and patent prosecution and maintenance matters
• Work with and correspond with foreign associates in connection with prosecution and maintenance of trademark and patent matters
• Assist with trademark and patent infringement and clearance investigations
• Work with the firm’s vendors to order and conduct trademark and patent searches
• Will occasionally provide litigation support to the firm’s patent and trademark litigators, including gathering and organizing evidence
• Organize and manage electronic and paper files
• Record billable hours timely and accurately utilizing firm billing protocols

Job qualifications include:

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; detail oriented; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• High level communication skills for effective communication with internal colleagues and external contacts, including clients, co-counsel, foreign associates and vendors
• Must be a problem solver, willing to work and think independently, accepting responsibility for producing work that is consistently complete, timely, effective and accurate
• Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required
• Two (2) plus years paralegal experience is preferred, but not required. We will train an intelligent candidate who is motivated
• Experience with DocketTrak software (or an equivalent docketing software) is preferred, although not required (we do not anticipate many candidates with this experience)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, and ability to learn new software
• Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools, including high proficiency in the use of the internet for conducting research and investigations
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to assume progressive responsibilities within assigned work as experience is gained in position
• Flexibility to adjust work hours as necessary to meet business need

Benefits include:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Free Parking
• Flexible Work Schedule

Please submit a resume and a cover letter for consideration.