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Brand Paralegal (must have branding, trademark etc experience)

Bcbsa

Chicago, IL • On-site

$73K - $96K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

The role is responsible for providing support to attorneys with various brand-related legal tasks. Assigned support areas may include brand, trademark, federal programs, litigation, legal operations, health care/regulatory law. This position will provide support for the clearance of potential trademarks and assist with all facets of the prosecution and enforcement of the Association's international and domestic trademark portfolios. The job includes researching trademark laws and regulations, responding to client inquiries, and maintaining records.Assist Brand Counsel with enforcing the proprietary rights owned by the Association by investigating, negotiating and resolving trademark and domain name disputes with third parties.Assist Brand Counsel with conducting, reviewing, analyzing and advising on domestic trademark and derivative clearance searches on behalf of BCBSA and its affiliates.Preparing and prosecuting trademark applications and supporting documents in the U.S., corresponding with the Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates, and managing outside counsel on worldwide prosecution matters, deadlines and instructing on new applications, renewals and oppositions.Assist Brand Counsel team with other non-trademark related projectsMaintain docketing and deadlines

The posting range for this position is:

85,126.50 - 112,411.94
Qualifications:
Education
  • Required BS or equivalent work experience
Experience
  • Required 4+ Years experience as a trademark, corporate or litigation paralegal

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Written and verbal communication skills with legal and nonlegal professionals
  • Ability to cultivate and maintain client and customer relationships
  • Advanced critical thinking and research skills
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Advanced project management and organization skills
  • Advanced word processing and writing skills
  • Familiarity with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Knowledge of U.S. and international trademark law
  • Proficiency with CPI and WebTMS trademark docket databases preferred but not required
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative

Extra Posting Information:

A minimum of four years' experience as a trademark, corporate or litigation paralegal, or equivalent work experienceExperience conducting due diligence in a law firm or corporate environment

The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.