Responsible for legal support activities related to legal operations, litigation, discovery orsettlements
Executes, reviews, processes and tracks legal documentation, executes transactions and completes varied work requests from multiple sources that may be complex in character and have tight deadlines
Prepares reports and conducts administrative legal work; may contribute to the processing of billing and/or legalsettlements
Maintains detailed records, creates, prepares and processes legal documentation under direction of generalcounsel
Conducts research on legal precedent while staying abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives
May be responsible for legislative/regulatory tracking and distribution of tracking results to legal and businesscolleagues
Works closely with team’s manager and legal peers to complete tasks assigned; investigations, research, communications, classification/routing of documentation
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
2-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm
Ability to manage complex documentation with organization anddetail
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel,Outlook
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as project managementskills
Knowledge of legal customs andpractices
Knowledge and understanding of the financial servicesindustry
Bachelors/University degree or equivalentexperience
We are seeking a Trademark Paralegal to be based in New York, New York or Tampa, Florida. This position will be responsible for providing support to our comprehensive in-house IP legal team. The additional responsibilities will include:
Preparing, coordinating, and filing trademark applications, maintenance, and related forms at the USPTO
Instructing, managing, and working closely with local counsel and vendors on filing trademark applications, maintenance, and related forms outside of the U.S
Handling the full lifecycle of domestic and international trademark prosecution and portfolio management, including:
Preparing various trademark filings including specimens and supporting documents
Updating trademark office records
Tracking and managing docket deadlines and routine business partner reporting
Providing support for IP aspects of transactions, including:
Supporting due diligence efforts
Preparing agreement schedules
Recording chain of title updates
Assisting with special projects (including dockets and watch lists)
Legal ProfessionalsFull timeTampa Florida United States$62,620.00 - $87,380.00