Overview
Legal Researcher Jobs in Indianapolis, IN at New York Global Consultants Inc.
Paralegal
The paralegal provides direct assistance to the Legal Department by being organized, detail oriented, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. The position requires a strong ability to analyze and communicate effectively. The candidate will be expected to work with counsel to assist with drafting, revising, monitoring, and maintaining a variety of contracts including license agreements, prepare correspondence and prosecute trademark and copyright documents with the USPTO. The position requires a person who can anticipate needs, take initiative and work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced environment. These lists are representative, and additional duties may be added as business conditions dictate.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Contract Management:
Support in-house counsel with document process flow, contract management, contract execution, and file management.
Assist with drafting, tracking versions and obtaining final execution for documents such as contracts, agreements, and other legal correspondence.
Manage legal template library (SharePoint).
Document control, including proof-reading, printing, assembling, signing and completion of legal documents.
Monitor contract deadlines.
Intellectual Property Support:
Assist with drafting/filing new applications, responding to office actions and managing calendar of various intellectual property filings.
Conduct research and due diligence for intellectual property enforcement, including executing take down documentation.
Draft authorization and release letters.
Corporate Governance:
Assist with drafting corporate resolutions and board materials, maintaining corporate records and ensuring compliance with multi-state and federal regulations.
Administrative Support – Business & Legal Affairs:
Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisors.
Assists with requests from other departments and outside law firms/vendors when needed.
Administrative accounting matters which include invoice processing, new vendor set up and debit note issuance.
Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
Assists in the process of legal research.
General Responsibilities:
Provide organizational and general support to the team.
Maintain collaborative, cross-functional relationships with other departments.
Must be able to handle multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
CORE SKILLS
Accuracy –
Works with minimal/acceptable error rate; seeks help for problems; pays attention to detail; follows established work procedures; alerts others when preventable problems arise.
Reliability –
Consistently dependable in meeting work expectations; good work output; keeps commitments. Maintains an acceptable attendance level.
Judgment –
Make reasonable and defensible decisions based on relevant information.
Loyalty –
Keeps confidential company information; follows company policies; seeks management approval when sharing such data; reports violations of company policies to proper management authority.
Communication –
Writes and speaks with accuracy and sensitivity; uses proper language, tone, location, medium (in person or via electronic form) and timing when conveying information; and respects different communication styles of individuals with different backgrounds or perspectives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Paralegal Certificate or a minimum of three years’ experience in the legal profession.
EXPERIENCE AND WORK REQUIREMENTS
Consumer product and intellectual property experience preferred.
Paralegal certification or a minimum of three years’ experience in the legal profession.
MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
White-collar office environment.
WORKPLACE TEMPERATURE
Typical office.
WORK CONDITIONS
Office environment.
NOISE LEVEL
Mild.
PHYSICAL SIGHT
Able to read both hardcopy and computer-based text.
LIFTING
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
TRAVEL
Minimal.
Title: Legal Researcher
Company: New York Global Consultants Inc.
Location: Indianapolis, IN
