legal assistant New York, NY
Job description
Company Description
Gibney attorneys share a common vision: a dedication to providing every client unparalleled personal attention, innovative solutions and practical and economical counsel. We value the contributions made by every attorney, paralegal and employee in advancing that goal. We are proud that we have remained trusted advisers to many of our clients for decades and that many of our attorneys and staff have spent their entire careers together at Gibney.
We are a team of passionate lawyers focused on collaboration and innovation. We are a modern firm that sets high standards for client service and has established a uniform level of quality that permeates the firm. We are ahead of the curve in our ability to design strategic solutions and programs for our clients, and all aspects of our legal and business operations are crafted with this goal in mind. With over 50 attorneys in New York and San Francisco, we look for attorneys and staff that share our vision.
At Gibney, we believe in a firm culture that promotes and appreciates diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. This philosophy not only creates a better work environment, but enhances the quality of work and results we deliver to our clients.
Job Description
- Monitor and initiate takedowns on various online auction sites, marketplaces and social media for infringing listings
- Maintain records and dockets regarding enforcement efforts
- Conduct conference calls and email correspondence with clients for updates on enforcement progress
- Complete monthly and/or weekly status reports via Excel, PowerPoint and/or Word format for clients
- Draft Cease and Desist letters and negotiate successful outcomes
- Develop evidence related to infringing activity
- Train and aid Internet Researchers on product ID and online searching
- Aid attorneys on domain name enforcement and infringing website removals
- Work closely with fellow Brand Protection Specialists and Attorneys on special projects
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors Degree with a strong academic record
- 1+ years of work experience in a corporate and/or legal setting
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Excellent analytical, management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Foreign language fluency is preferred but not required.
Additional information
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.47 - $28.57 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New York, NY 10019: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10019
