New Jersey Law Clerks & Paralegals Job Listings

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Patent Paralegal

A national law firm with offices in Newark, NJ is seeking a qualified and expereinced Patent Paralegal to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for filing patent applications, responding to Office Actions, Information Disclosure Statements, and other correspondence with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and preparing routine client reporting correspondence in connection with such filings, amongst additional tasks. Requirements Bachelors degree required Paralegal certificate from an accrediate program required Experience filing patent applications, responses to Office Actions, Information Disclosure Statements, and other correspondence with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and preparation of routine client reporting correspondence in connection with such filings. Experience with the USPTO's electronic filing system (PAIR) Experience handing patent annuity payments and coordinating payments by third-party vendors (such as CPI). Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Newark, NJ, USA

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Trademark Paralegal

Seeking a full-time Trademark Paralegal. Responsibilities: Conduct clearance searches using online databases, and review and analyze cited references for potential conflicts. Prepare and file trademark applications, amendments, statements of use, assignments, renewal applications, and other trademark-related documents with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign trademark offices. Manage and update the trademark docket, including ensuring that all trademark-related deadlines are accurately recorded and monitored. Correspond with clients to report the status of active matters and to respond to client inquiries. Provide support in litigation and enforcement matters, including preparing exhibits and discovery materials, and conducting research as needed. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required. Strong computer skills; MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience required; database experience a plus. Experience in both domestic trademark prosecution and oppositions Experience managing similar foreign filings through foreign counsel. Must also have the ability to organize and coordinate mail, correspondence (internally and externally) and manage an active calendar.

Newark, NJ, USA

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Estate Planning Paralegal63843467811715122

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Estate Planning Paralegal

A law firm is seeking a full-time Estate Planning Paralegal to join their team. Responsibilities: Handling all phases of estate administration, Extensive communication with clients. Preparation and drafting of documents, preparing deeds and beneficiary designation forms. Knowledge of related software a plus. Previous experience working in a law firm required. Salary is commensurate with experience. Full-time role, must have prior paralegal experience working in estate planning. Please submit a cover letter with the resume for consideration. Requirements 2+ years of experience in a similar type role. College degree and/or paralegal certificate required. Superior communication and mathematical skills are a must.

Hackensack, NJ, USA

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Trust and Estates Paralegal63499984177283123

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Trust and Estates Paralegal

A law firm with offices in Hartford is seeking a full-time Trust and Estates Paralegal to join their team. Responsibilities: Prepare initial drafts of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance directives for medical care for attorney review Assist in updates to beneficiary designations and the like to coordinate with new estate planning documents Organize paper and electronic estate planning files Work closely with attorneys and assistants in docketing and final presentation of documents to clients Maintain list of gift tax returns required on an ongoing basis Prepare U.S. Gift Tax Return (Form 709) and its exhibits for attorney review in, Requirements 5+ years of experience in a similar type role. College degree and/or paralegal certificate required. Superior communication and mathematical skills are a must. Strong working knowledge of estate tax software (ONESOURCE/Fast Tax), HotDocs and Microsoft Word a plus.

Newark, NJ, USA

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IP Docketing Paralegal

Hiring a full-time IP Docketing Paralegal for a national law firm. Responsibilities: Handle the daily maintenance and overall operation of the Firm’s computerized docketing system including the docketing of all incoming mail from the USPTO, international trademark offices, clients and international associates; docketing prosecution, opposition, cancellation and other contentious matter due dates for all US trademark cases into the docketing system including USPTO and court filings dates; abandoning cases and entering data relating to cases transferred to and from the Firm Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all data entry including the data entry of new US and foreign, trademark, opposition, cancellation and litigation case data; Maintain a high level of quality by reviewing all data entry on a daily basis Clear due dates on the docketing system on a daily basis per instruction from Attorneys/Assistants. Requirements 2 plus years US and foreign docketing experience required; computerized docketing experience required CPI & IP experience required Thorough knowledge of U.S. Patent and Trademark filing, prosecution and registration procedures

Newark, NJ, USA

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