Paralegal

Summary:Assists with contract administration, intellectual property matters, and brand protection for Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries.Roles and Responsibilities:SUPPORT IP AND BRAND PROTECTION ADMINISTRATION:Use enforcement tools to monitor and detect illegitimate activity (both offline and online) concerning the Nutramax intellectual property (IP) misuse, including unauthorized domain names, infringing uses, or counterfeit goods. Assist with evidence gathering and draft cease and desist letters for in-house attorney review, and where appropriate, use online platform tools to report intellectual property violations.Assist with litigation matters through document collection and production, and generally aid attorneys with litigation tasks, including discovery requests and responses. Assist with administration and maintenance of the IP portfolio.Electronic file management: create, organize and update case files.SUPPORT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT PROCESS:Assist in administering the contract intake process, including the necessary steps to ensure the process stays within the applicable timing under the applicable policies. Manage the overall contract workflow.Support in-house attorneys with contract life-cycle management.Prepare initial drafts of form contracts.Assist with maintenance of electronic and hard copy files and perform other job-related duties as municate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.Minimum Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a law firm andor in-house legal departmentMust have experience with intellectual property mattersStrong project management skills to develop and manage key processes in the legal departmentProven experience with: (1) Microsoft Word for creating, editing, and formatting documents; (2) Microsoft Excel for developing complex spreadsheets, including building formulas, sorting data, and creating pivot tables; (3) Microsoft PowerPoint for creating, editing, and formatting presentations, including creating themes, templates, and using videoanimations; and (4) Microsoft Outlook to manage and organize email, calendar features, and scheduling meetings. Other computer skills, including general internet searching, use of online commerce and auction websites.Proficiency with USPTO search databases, WHOIS searches, social media platforms, and contract management platforms. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to interact with all departments within the company and outside counsel.Must be able to handle confidential information professionally and consistent with legal department policies.Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Created: 2024-11-06