Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal - (US-CT-Danbury - 06817)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:97518854
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People who thrive on working for a growing company will want to read about this great opportunity.  ATMI is a market leader and the source of process efficiency.  At ATMI, you'll enjoy a culture that engages employees, a company that fosters growth and development, and compensation programs that reward outstanding performance. Why take your talent and passion anywhere else?   
Job Overview:
ATMI is seeking a qualified, highly energetic Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal to manage the implementation, administration and evolution of ATMI's intellectual property portfolio management system for storage, maintenance and communication of intellectual property assets across the organization.  The successful candidate must be able to work as a member of a larger legal team, as well as independently manage a variety of projects.  The ideal candidate will have IP experience and possess project management skills with an ability to manage projects across multiple sub-teams.  This position is located in our corporate office in Danbury , Connecticut .
Primary Responsibilities:

Data entry/validation across various modules;
Reporting on a monthly, weekly and daily basis for IP Professionals;
Maintaining and managing the IP portfolio management system;
Ensuring that all docket dates have been cleared daily;
Assisting attorneys and staff to meet client needs by completing assigned projects;
Obtaining signatures for formal documents;
Maintaining all electronic patent and trademark files;
Facilitate transition to paperless office environment;
Processing invoices from US and foreign associates, vendors or other organizations;
Monitoring the status of patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications;
Planning, coordinating, and facilitating all phases of the IP software implementation project;
Ensuring accuracy of data mapping;
Managing software configurations to ensure workflow matches ATMI requirements;
Documenting and implementing workflows;
Preparing training materials relevant to ATMI business requirements;
Manage calendars and schedule meetings for IP Professionals.

Education/Experience:

A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience;
Ability to interact with all levels of personnel; good oral and written communication skills to convey understanding;
Software skills including spreadsheets and flow-diagrams;
Excellent problem solving skills;
Project management experience;
Contract experience a plus;
Experience with patent and trademark filings a plus;
1+ years experience with IP docketing/management software a plus;
Technical background a plus;
Legal interest/experience a plus;
Invoicing and budgeting experience a plus;
Training experience a plus.

To be successful in the role and at ATMI you will need:

Energetic self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills who would enjoy working in a legal department;
Highly accurate, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities/tasks under deadline pressure;
Technical acumen;
The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

ATMI's Core Values revolve around its employee's ability to ACT IT :
Be Accountable for your work and responsibilities.
Always works towards Continuous Process Improvement .
Be prepared to Teach and lead the organization to achieve new levels of success.
Always act with Integrity .
Maximize the value of Teamwork
We offer an attractive salary, tremendous growth opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.
For immediate consideration, please reference Job Req #25475 , and apply online through the "Careers" section of our website at www. atmi.com .
No phone calls, please. EOE/AA M/F/D/V
Essential functions are the primary job responsibilities which an employee must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.  The list of requirements, duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, but is the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description as well as to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job changes.