Commercial Paralegal
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Description: Invista is at present looking to employ Commercial Paralegal right now, this job will be assigned in Delaware. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below. INVISTA is currently seeking a Commercial Paralegal to join its Engineering Polymers team located in Wilmington, DE.
The successful candidate will operate with a sense of urgency and possess the ability! to work under tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. This position is fulfilling to a candidate who thinks economically, critically, and strategically.
Responsibilities
Assist with drafting, proofreading and redlining of contracts and other commercial documents; manage document distributions and versioning.
Assist with oversight and implementation of divisional sharepoint programs to manage/track commercial legal workload and projects.
Assist with due diligence activities, including organization and preparation of summaries of due diligence materials and working with virtual data rooms.
Review and summarize contracts and other legal documents.
Review, organize and maintain commercial legal records.
Work closely with EP business and support functions, including Finance, Procurement, Sales and Human Resources, and participate in cross-functional teams.
Manage internet and intranet document management systems to! support commercial legal needs/projects.
Filing of Inform! ation Disclosure Statements (IDS) with US PTO.
Management of the IDS Docket for patent group.
Manage specialized prior art databases for use in preparing and submitting IDS forms and references.
Review new patent applications for references to prior art.
Assist with due diligence pertaining to patent matters (status, chain of title, third party and/or competitor patent portfolio reports, etc.).
Assist in preparing analytical data charts and presentations related to patent searches utilizing internet based program tools.
Provide paralegal backup for all patent support positions as needed.
Draft internal communications to attorneys related to IDS filings, as well as direct communication with clients related to prior art reference requests.
Process and monitor prior art references.
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
Associates Degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies
OR graduate certificate from an ABA approved paralega! l education program
OR 5+ years of experience as a paralegal
3+ years of Commercial legal and Intellectual Property experience
Experience drafting, proofing, and redlining of contracts and documents
Previous experience with document management systems
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience
Bachelor's degree in legal assistant studies
Experience with docketing
Experience with patent filings
Experience with due diligence regarding patent matters
Company Profile
INVISTA is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the world's largest privately-held companies. Koch companies employ about 60,000 people and have a presence in nearly 60 countries.
INVISTA is among the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. With a business presence in more than 20 countries, INVISTA delivers exceptional value for its customers through market insights, tec! hnology innovations and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks inclu! ding LYCRAR fiber, COOLMAXR fabric, CORDURAR fabric, STAINMASTERR carpet, and ANTRONR carpet fiber. INVISTA's businesses include Apparel, Intermediates, Performance Surfaces & Materials, and Performance Technologies. You may not realize it, but INVISTA's products play a role in nearly every aspect of your life. For example, INVISTA fibers may be in your carpet, clothing or bedding--and INVISTA polymers may be in your car, food packaging or camping gear. We transform daily life through innovations that create long-term value for our customers and society. You can be a part of the difference by joining the INVISTA team.
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
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This job will be started on: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:49:38 GMT
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