DSR - Trademark Paralegal/Trademark Administrative Specialist

BC Forward is currently seeking a highly motivated "DSR - Trademark Paralegal/Trademark Administrative Specialist" in Dearborn, MI 48126

• Job Title: DSR - Trademark Paralegal/Trademark Administrative Specialist
• Duration: 12 Months
• Location: Dearborn, MI 48126
• Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2024

(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.)

• Job Type: Contract (40 hrs a week)
• Pay Rate: $30 to $35.09/Hr on W2.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Worker Schedule: *
Schedule is hybrid with onsite presence 2/3 days a week. 40 hours per week. Generally, no OT.

Job Description:

• DSR - Trademark Paralegal/Trademark Administrative Specialist
• Job Duties include:
• File-Keeping and Docketing Management
• No day-to-day docketing required
• Oversee and manages day-to-day interactions with docketing vendor, field questions, solve problems, liaise with system reps
• Update Trademark Docketing Playbook
• Responsible for TM Registration and Renewal Certificates including (a) the physical copies stored and (b) ensuring that physical certificates received are scanned and input into the system, (c) pulling certificates upon request.

Special projects

• Reporting
• Weekly Trademark Docket Reports
• Annual Trademark Renewal and Maintenance Reports
• Quarterly TM Metrics Reports
• Ad-Hoc Anaqua Report Requests Such As:
• Matter-Specific Portfolio Reviews and Reporting
• Pulling Reports for Generating TM Schedules for Agreements

Formalities

• Maintains tracker of all documentation requests (signatures, POAs, affidavits, etc.) from Chief Trademark Counsel
• Support Agreement execution (notarization, legalization, apostille as necessary) in DocuSign and/or paper copies
• Support Power of attorney review and execution (notarization, legalization, apostille as necessary) in DocuSign and/or paper copies

TM Team Operations

• Manage shared documents, folders, etc
• Maintain agendas for team meetings and minutes/notes for follow up actions
• Support engagement of new and existing outside counsel - Engagement Letters, Budgets, Anaqua Codes, Supplier Set Up, etc.
• Support event planning for Outside Counsel Meetings at INTA (1-2x per year)
• Other ad-hoc administrative support to TM Team

Skills:

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills, including organizing and maintaining physical and electronic legal files.
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility for tasks, such as following up with status updates, timely completion of tasks, etc
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience in trademark docketing and legal formalities
• Experience working outside of the US on documentation formalities such as legalization and apostille is preferred
• Notary Public certification
• Familiarity with DocuSign and FedEx systems
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint a plus
• Familiarity with Anaqua a plus
• Prefer a Bachelors degree in Legal Assistant or Paralegal studies from an ABA accredited university

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 229394 when responding to this ad.