Sr. Paralegal, IP (123254)

Location: Hershey, PA or open to Remote

Summary:

The Senior Paralegal, Global Intellectual Property (“Senior Global IP Paralegal”) role will report directly to the Senior Counsel, Global Intellectual Property. Under attorney supervision, this position will provide high-level paralegal support in complex and highly confidential legal areas in furtherance of legal and business objectives related to the company’s global business. This position will play an integral role in assisting the Senior Counsel, Global Intellectual Property with Hershey Legal’s tech optimization priorities, driving efficiencies, and continuous improvement projects. Among other areas of responsibility, the Senior IP Paralegal will be responsible for managing docket for the IP portfolio assigned to this role, serve as the IP brand ambassador to his or her assigned brand teams, and work closely with the Senior Counsel, Global Intellectual Property to implement all facets of Hershey Legal’s enhanced service delivery model. Routine responsibilities will include providing operational and business assistance to attorneys; reviewing and investigating intellectual property matters; summarizing, organizing and prioritizing matters; working effectively cross-functionally; corresponding with outside counsel on matter management; and creating and maintaining databases used by Hershey Legal.

The candidate should have experience assessing and implementing IP management best practices, including intellectual property strategy, docketing and E-Billing to increase productivity and efficiency. The successful candidate will be passionate about brands and protecting Hershey’s iconic brands, be adept at pivots/changes to meet the business’ needs and be willing to expand responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities and Skills:

Strong paralegal skills to conduct legal research, analyze issues and prepare/review drafts of legal documents, ensuring that they meet legal requirements and deadlines

· Ability to present statements of fact, law and basic legal strategy clearly, logically and concisely

· Ability to develop effective working relationships cross-functionally

· Independent self-starter with the ability to initiate and manage multiple projects for multiple attorneys simultaneously

· Flexibility to respond to multiple and often-changing priorities on a global level

· Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Proactively raise, recommend, and resolve issues

· Ability to handle confidential information and develop trusting relationships, using a high degree of tact, discretion, and diplomacy

· Ability to use sound judgment, work independently, set priorities, and organize work to accomplish complex tasks efficiently within stringent deadlines

· High degree of skill in computer and information technology resources; specifically, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 365, Legal Tracker/Serengeti, and online court filing, docketing platforms.

Minimum Requirements and Education:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Paralegal Degree or Certification required

Minimum 8+ years of experience in law firm or corporate setting with:

• Outstanding time-management and prioritization skills


• Well versed in legal terminology, laws, judicial decisions, court jurisdictions and procedures


• Well versed in · Principles and practices of legal communication, techniques and methods


• Well versed in methods and techniques of legal research (electronic and book)


• Strong legal analysis skills, including the ability to read, interpret and apply statutory and legal requirements to legal and business matters


• Well versed in methods, practices, procedures and requirements for drafting a wide variety of legal documentsKnowledge and/or relevant experience in: 1) Intellectual Property 2) Regulatory 3) Commercial 4) International


• Experience working with databases (docketing management, billing, case management, online court filings, etc.)


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)

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