Paralegal, Trademarks and Patents

BGC Group Inc
  • Houston, TX
  • $65,000–$90,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Paralegal to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our Legal IT Transactional department, specifically focusing on trademarks and patents. Your primary responsibilities will involve managing trademarks and domain names, including filing, follow-up, and deadline management. Additionally, you will assist with patents maintenance and annuities work, as well as related reporting and interactions with counsel and internal clients.

  • Paralegal Certification, Bachelor''s degree, or relevant work experience is required.
  • Law school students with at least two (2) full years of law school completed are also considered.
  • Strong follow-up skills and proficiency in Excel are essential.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to act on detailed instructions and work independently.
  • Highly organized with good judgment and a strong sense of confidentiality.
  • Familiarity with USPTO trademarks filing interface and CPI or similar patent docketing systems is an advantage.
  • Experience in a legal or corporate setting, preferably in intellectual property.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • A proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Salary: $65,000- $90,000

The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

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  • Manage trademarks and domain names, including filing, follow-up, and deadline management.
  • Conduct research and maintain records for domain names.
  • Assist with patents maintenance and annuities work.
  • Generate related reports and ensure accurate record-keeping.
  • Liaise with counsel and internal clients to provide support and updates.
  • Stay updated on intellectual property regulations and best practices.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Technology and IP Counsel on strategic IP initiatives.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure data security.
  • Perform other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Chief Technology and IP Counsel.
  • Manage trademarks and domain names, including filing, follow-up, and deadline management.
  • Conduct research and maintain records for domain names.
  • Assist with patents maintenance and annuities work.
  • Generate related reports and ensure accurate record-keeping.
  • Liaise with counsel and internal clients to provide support and updates.
  • Stay updated on intellectual property regulations and best practices.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Technology and IP Counsel on strategic IP initiatives.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure data security.
  • Perform other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Chief Technology and IP Counsel.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
Salary$65,000–$90,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Annuitiesunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Docketing Systemunmatched
  • Domain Namesunmatched
  • Follow Throughunmatched
  • IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
  • Intellectual Property (IP)unmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Patentsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Research Skillsunmatched
  • Securitiesunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Trademarksunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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