Intellectual Property Paralegal

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP•New York, NY

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Intellectual Property Paralegal supports attorneys on a broad range of intellectual property, technology, and corporate transactional matters. The position primarily focuses on intellectual property work involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, and other intellectual property assets, and assists attorneys throughout transactions and other IP-related matters. The role is located in the New York office. The regular schedule is 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work considerable overtime and be available as needed. The estimated salary range is $70,000 to $90,000, plus overtime. Actual salary depends on factors including skills, training, experience, education, licensure or certification where applicable, market conditions, and firm factors. Compensation also includes discretionary bonuses and an employee benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with high academic standing.
At least 2–5 years of paralegal or comparable legal-services experience; meaningful experience supporting intellectual property matters is strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with a strong commitment to client service and teamwork.
Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solve, and proactively identify and escalate potential issues to attorneys.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple matters, priorities, and strict deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a team.
Strong research, document review, drafting, and proofreading skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
Notary public commission required, or willingness to obtain one promptly after hire.
Flexibility to work a considerable amount of overtime and be available as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with intellectual property due diligence in corporate transactions and research involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other registered intellectual property assets is preferred.
Strong knowledge of intellectual property research and diligence practices is preferred.
Experience with iManage, legal AI tools, and legal research or third-party real estate databases is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct intellectual property due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions, and prepare clear, concise summaries for attorney review.
Use intellectual property databases, including USPTO, CorSearch, Cipher, and LexMachina.
Research and verify ownership, status, and other publicly available information about patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, and other intellectual property assets.
Review intellectual property disclosure schedules and compare information against public records to identify discrepancies, omissions, or other matters requiring attorney review.
Obtain and organize patent, trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property filings and records from appropriate public databases.
Conduct lien and security-interest searches relating to specific intellectual property assets.
Maintain organized electronic files and work product.
Monitor assignments and deadlines, communicate proactively about status and workload, and escalate issues requiring attorney attention.
Assist with special projects, research, and other intellectual property-related assignments.
Maintain general knowledge of intellectual property lifetimes, regulations, filings, and related matters.
Perform other duties as assigned.