Paralegal

David Yurman•New York, NY

25d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

David Yurman is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated paralegal to join the Legal department and work on a range of legal and compliance matters, primarily focused on intellectual property and brand enforcement. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the paralegal must be highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously as a key player on a small legal team.

Requirements

BA/BS
Possesses excellent attention to detail and follows through on deliverables
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize across a range of matters to meet timelines in a fast-paced organization
Eager to take ownership over work product and able to advance work independently, but also to use good judgment and escalate issues when needed
Superior written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
Willing to “roll up your sleeves” and do what it takes to accomplish team objectives
High degree of professionalism and intellectual curiosity
Prior experience in a legal environment, ideally as an IP paralegal

Nice To Haves

Experience filing electronic documents with the USPTO and USCO
Working knowledge of US trademark and copyright rules and procedures

Responsibilities

Assist in the filing and prosecution of trademarks, patents and copyrights and maintain the company’s global intellectual property portfolio
Assist in all phases of the trademark process by conducting gap analyses, clearance searches/analyses, providing trademark evaluations and recommendations, and overseeing maintenance and renewals
Work directly with outside counsel to align intellectual property activities worldwide with business objectives
Drive global brand protection strategy by conducting brand enforcement investigations, monitoring online marketplaces and social media platforms, and overseeing civil/criminal investigations
Manage pre-litigation brand enforcement activity including by collecting evidence, and drafting cease and desist letters and other notice and takedown requests
Review marketing collateral for FTC and IP compliance
Assist the General Counsel in a variety of other matters including privacy, litigation, and employment
Conduct legal research on a variety of business and legal matters
Assist in coordinating cross-functional projects and implementing legal initiatives
Provide administrative support for the Legal department
Other duties as required or assigned