Brand Paralegal

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Corporate Law, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Due Diligence, Healthcare, International Law, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Patents, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Research Skills, Team Player, Time Management, Trademarks, US Patent and Trademark Offices, Willing to Travel, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
6 days ago
The role is responsible for providing support to attorneys with various brand-related legal tasks. Assigned support areas may include brand, trademark, federal programs, litigation, legal operations, health care/regulatory law. This position will provide support for the clearance of potential trademarks and assist with all facets of the prosecution and enforcement of the Association's international and domestic trademark portfolios. The job includes researching trademark laws and regulations, responding to client inquiries, and maintaining records.

Assist Brand Counsel with enforcing the proprietary rights owned by the Association by investigating, negotiating and resolving trademark and domain name disputes with third parties. Assist Brand Counsel with conducting, reviewing, analyzing and advising on domestic trademark and derivative clearance searches on behalf of BCBSA and its affiliates. Preparing and prosecuting trademark applications and supporting documents in the U.S., corresponding with the Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates, and managing outside counsel on worldwide prosecution matters, deadlines and instructing on new applications, renewals and oppositions. Assist Brand Counsel team with other non-trademark related projects Maintain docketing and deadlines

The posting range for this position is:

85,126.50 - 112,411.94
Qualifications:

Education
  • Required BS or equivalent work experience
Experience
  • Required 4+ Years experience as a trademark, corporate or litigation paralegal

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Written and verbal communication skills with legal and nonlegal professionals
  • Ability to cultivate and maintain client and customer relationships
  • Advanced critical thinking and research skills
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Advanced project management and organization skills
  • Advanced word processing and writing skills
  • Familiarity with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Knowledge of U.S. and international trademark law
  • Proficiency with CPI and WebTMS trademark docket databases preferred but not required
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative


Extra Posting Information:

A minimum of four years’ experience as a trademark, corporate or litigation paralegal, or equivalent work experience Experience conducting due diligence in a law firm or corporate environment

The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays,medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

 

About the Company

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we provide business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry. We are a Brand manager that sets quality control standards for the 36 independent companies that use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brands, and we serve as a trade association that represents these Blue companies. It is through our involvement that the Blues companies share a united vision and strategy while also benefiting from the local strength of all member companies.
COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Insurance
WEBSITE
https://www.bcbs.com/about-us/careers