Paralegal (Temporary 6 month position)

CRG Defense•Miamisburg, OH

6h•$40,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

CRG Defense is an aerospace and defense company located in Miamisburg, Ohio. Our multidisciplinary team has successfully tackled our customers’ most challenging problems with discipline, creativity and flexibility. This has resulted in CRG Defense being recognized as a leader in innovation, in technology commercialization, and in providing a work environment that is deeply rewarding. Our technology portfolio covers a broad range of needs with primary emphasis in aerospace, advanced materials, power and energy, medical technology, and sensors. Join our team of dedicated and talented individuals! Summary The temporary 6 month, 40 hours per week, Paralegal position will support the Company in two key areas: 1) protecting the Company’s growing intellectual property portfolio and, 2) managing the execution of various business agreements necessary for growth and capturing new business opportunities. The work includes a variety of intellectual property docketing and administrative activities, reviewing and editing non-disclosure agreements, and assistance with other business legal documents for review by in-house counsel and senior management.

Requirements

Perform in the fast-paced environment of a rapidly growing, innovative, entrepreneurially minded, small business
Demonstrate attention to detail
Communicate well both verbally and in writing within a team-oriented environment
Work on multiple activities concurrently and prioritize assignments
Demonstrate competence in basic computer usage including Word, Excel, and web-based forms and applications, Microsoft Teams, and in-house database modules
Exclusive US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
Associate/Bachelor’s degree, and/or paralegal certificate, or demonstrated equivalent
2+ years of intellectual property experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a fast-paced environment of a rapidly growing small business is a plus

Responsibilities

Act as liaison between technical staff and outside counsel to schedule meetings and prepare and submit intellectual property documentation
Create and maintain electronic patent dockets
Maintain internal patent database
Review time-sensitive incoming correspondence from the outside counsel
Review and track actions and deadlines
Correspond with outside intellectual property attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries
Execute various intellectual property administrative activities, such as assign, execute, and track patents, and track maintenance fees
Work closely with in-house counsel, the Contracts team and executive leadership (as needed) to draft and review legal documents, such as non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and memoranda of understanding
Review, edit, and track non-disclosure agreements
Maintain internal document database