Sr. Paralegal/ Legal Assistant

Essential Functions

• Assist in searches, applications, and maintenance of all domestic and international trademark/service mark/copyright registrations for Feld Entertainment, Inc.; gather background information necessary for counsel to prepare initial drafts of cease and desist notices in cases of infringement; access and monitor trademark docketing system; periodically review websites or registered domain names for infringing content; correspond with outside counsel as necessary in connection with intellectual property maintenance/registration. Serve as a primary resource to review online marketplace websites and prepare/file takedown notices in instances of suspected infringement. Work with business and brand teams to ensure uniform and correct use of notice requirements for marks
• NOTE: Above is not written in order of importance or time spent as all matters are essential and/or time-sensitive depending upon the given day (or hour) and time spent varies on the same basis.
• Perform general research or legal research for in-house counsel, including corporate entity formation and status, and intellectual property. Communicate and correspond directly with individuals inside and outside the Company regarding legal matters.
• Perform administrative functions for in-house counsel such as maintaining records, document and file systems, answering telephones, processing check requests for various contracts and distributing to Accounts Payable (“AP”) and tracking contractual payments, compiling expense reports, making travel arrangements, preparing invoices, formatting and converting documents, photocopying, opening and sorting mail, filing, researching on Westlaw Next and/or PACER when needed.
• Maintain, organize, and update subject matter portfolios, such as copyright registration charts, contract charts, and payment charts; assist with the organization and maintenance of corporate records for domestic companies and international subsidiaries
• Provide legal assistance and logistical support for in-house counsel with an emphasis on domestic operations. Update and revise domestic contracts, forms, and other templates at the direction of counsel. Assist counsel with the development of prototypes and templates for domestic contracts, including, employment, merchandise, broadcast, and other commercial contracts. Work directly with marketing and sales, sponsorship, and public relations teams to gather background information related to the review of proposed promotions.

Job Requirements

• Ability to operate general office equipment such as telephone, scanner, postage scale, and copier.
• 5+ years experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, punctuality, reliability, and work ethic.
• Proofreading skill essential.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using software packages including spreadsheets and databases in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Adobe, smart sheet
• College degree
• Strong organizational skills; Ability to collaborate and support others as well as working independently to meet the needs when given direction; Self-starter; ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume department; attention to detail; personable and ability to get along with various personalities; able to meet deadlines
• Paralegal certificate
• Prior experience with intellectual property work preferred