Entry Level Paralegal

Rivkin Radler LLP’s Hackensack, NJ office is seeking a hard-working candidate for an entry level paralegal position in our Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation teams. No prior paralegal experience is necessary. The ideal candidate is an individual interested in pursuing a career in the law, and who is organized, detailed oriented, works well with strict time constraints and able to develop proficiency in the skills required through our training program.  We are seeking a minimum two (2) year commitment. EOE

Essential Duties:

· Draft legal documents, correspondence and/or pleadings

· Conduct document reviews, maintain and prepare document productions

· Prepare trademark applications, preliminary clearance searches and filing responses to Office Actions and TTAB actions a plus

· Utilize, search, and research information through the USPTO and WIPO, and other IP online resources

· Prepare/serve letters to clients

· File motions and other documents in federal and state courts

· Some administrative duties as well

· Conduct electronic database research

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

· Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Capacity to work in a team setting and perform tasks/projects independently

· Reliable and responsive, particularly due to current remote working environment

· Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines

· Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

· Availability/flexibility to work overtime

Hybrid Hours:
Minimum 3 days a week in office
2 days a week remotely
Congenial, fast-paced environment. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

The annualized salary range for this position is $50,000 to $65,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.