Paralegal

Perry Ellis International, a fashion and lifestyle company, seeks an exceptional Paralegal to provide first-rate legal service and support, primarily relating to managing a trademark portfolio for the legal department. The successful candidate will help build proper administrative processes for the department and independently manages many core legal functions. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Organizes and maintains the corporate books of Perry Ellis International entities
• Assisting attorneys in preparation of documentation for U.S. office action responses and/or oppositions
• Advises regarding document management and record retention practices
• Oversees outside counsel’s handling of litigation matters
• Under supervision of General Counsel, conducts legal research
• Gathering evidence and related materials 
• Under supervision of General Counsel, drafts and reviews non-disclosure agreements and other contracts
• Monitors and manages outside counsel spend and other department expenses
• Monitor trademark infringement using CSC 
• Preparation of biweekly, quarterly, six month and annual computer docket/status reports
• Review, code and approval of invoices 
• Draft simple agreements such as NDAs, customs letters/trademark authorization letters, etc
• Liaison with internal business clients concerning the foregoing 
• Handle special projects as necessary 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

• Basic understanding of legal entities and corporate governance requirements 
• Ability to read, interpret and edit contract language 
• Excellent verbal and written skills 
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; exceptional organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines 
• Excellent problem solving skills 
• Ability to operate with high degree of confidentiality and discretion 
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with associates at all levels of the organization and to represent the legal department in a variety of settings 
• Flexibility to adapt to different situations and accommodate the diverse needs of the business 
• Tech-savvy individual, with advanced experience in all Google Docs, Google Drive, Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), PDFs, WorkShare Compare, scanning, etc. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• 5+ years experience at a law firm or in-house legal department; fashion industry experience a plus 
• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate required 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred