St. Louis, MO, USA
3 days ago
Paralegal Intellectual Property

We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal that will work closely with the Intellectual Property group to provide support on various legal issues while serving as liaison between internal and external resources, initially requiring some guidance and direction, with reduced levels of supervision as experience grows.

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In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Provides assistance to Emerson’s in-house attorney(s) to ensure the company’s legal strategies are driven in an efficient and effective manner as assigned, including:   Maintaining Emerson’s patent, trademark, annuity management, domain name and social media site databases/systems as well as associated guidelines of use, training, reporting, and user assistance Business Assistance: assisting business units with policy and procedure compliance, provide guidance on IP inquiries, integrate newly acquired businesses Engaging with various groups, such as IP counsel (Emerson or external), coordinators,  Assisting in the management of IP applications, licensing, annuity, prosecution, and registration activities Acquires and distributes legal correspondence, including communication with outside counsel and drafting of basic legal documentation. Interfaces with members of the Legal team and other Emerson collaborators to make sure the team is in compliance with administrative requirements. Research information as assigned on existing agreements and contractual programs.  Assists with analysis and compiling data for reports. Maintains  files, relevant databases, and general work processes to maximize the efficiency and productivity of the Intellectual Property group; Coordinates meetings and outreach events with outside counsel and other key contacts and other tasks as assigned. Advances strategic improvement opportunities and other tasks as assigned

Who You Are:

You model collaboration across the organization. You learn quickly when facing new situations. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You enjoy multi-tasking; applies knowledge of the organization to advance multiple objectives. You readily learn and adopts new technologies. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

Associate’s degree in applied science in Paralegal Studies or equivalent Paralegal training or certification.  Relevant years of professional level experience in Intellectual Property commensurate with the level of this position. Good working knowledge of US and foreign patent and trademark laws and regulations Advanced MS Office skills Excellent oral and written English language skills Strong organizational skills, reliable and good attention to detail Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.  Sponsorship will not be provided.

Preferred Education & Experience:

3+ years of relevant work experience in Intellectual Property Experience with a corporate patent management system a plus

Our Offer to You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.  We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. ​

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourages innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. ​

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training​.
 

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