(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.
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.
To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.
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.
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