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Paralegal

Intellectual Property and Corporate Paralegal

McLane Middleton, a leading New England-based law firm, is seeking a Paralegal with Intellectual Property experience and Corporate knowledge or a willingness to learn Corporate Paralegal skills in our Manchester, New Hampshire office.  The firm has over 100 lawyers located in five offices, three in New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth) and two in Massachusetts (Woburn and Boston).  McLane Middleton is regularly listed as one of America’s leading law firms in Chambers USA, and a majority of its attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America across a broad array of practice areas.  The firm has a strong tradition over more than 100-year history of deep involvement in the communities where its employees work and live. The firm is an active participant in the community and supports numerous charitable and professional associations.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality Paralegal support on Intellectual Property (IP) matters.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

  • Prepare for filing and file with the USPTO patent applications, office actions, and trademark documents
  • Conducting searches of U.S. Federal, State and foreign trademark databases
  • Conducting searches of U.S. and foreign patent databases
  • Review correspondence from outside counsel and enter deadlines into docketing system and provide reports to attorneys/clients
  • Maintain IP files
  • Manage and maintain patent maintenance fee workflow
  • Prepare Information Disclosure Statements
  • Maintain Patent and Trademark dockets, docket charts and client agendas
  • Communicate with attorneys, clients, inventors, foreign patent and trademark agents and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and World Intellectual Property Office representatives to identify and resolve patent, trademark and copyright related issues

It is preferred, that the applicant have knowledge of Corporate matters to assist with:

  • Assist with the preparation of Corporate transactional documents
  • Prepare and file Corporate documents with various Corporate State Offices
  • Maintain Corporate Governance for various clients
  • Prepare Corporate formation documents
  • Maintain Corporate files
  • Communicate with attorneys and clients relating to Corporate matters.

 Requirements:

  • 5+ years of Paralegal experience ideally including Intellectual Property and Corporate paralegal experience.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
  • Experience with intellectual property docketing systems (experience with CPI docketing software preferred)
  • Must have demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, willingness to learn new skills, initiative, be a self-starter, proactive, able to think independently, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills (Proficient in MS Office)
  • Experience with U.S and international patent and trademark rules, regulations, and forms, as well as with the USPTO EFS-Web and TEAS electronic filing systems
  • Experience with U.S. copyright rules, regulations, and forms, as well as with the Electronic Copyright Office (eCO) Registration System
  • Experience with intellectual property docketing systems

Please direct your resume with cover letter to:

Pamela Ouellette, Director of Human Resources
Email: Pamela.Ouellette@McLane.com

 

Business Administration

Accounts Receivable Specialist

McLane Middleton, a leading New England-based law firm, has a unique opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in our Manchester, New Hampshire office. The firm has over one hundred lawyers located in five offices, three in New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth) and two in Massachusetts (Woburn and Boston). McLane Middleton is regularly listed as one of America’s leading law firms in Chambers USA, and fifty-seven of its attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America across a broad array of practice areas. The firm has a strong tradition over its 105-year history of deep involvement in the communities where its employees work and live. The firm is an active participant in the community and supports numerous charitable and professional associations.

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be an integral part of our Finance organization and be responsible for recording payments to clients’ accounts and maintaining accounts receivable records. The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, be well organized, and have experience working in an accounting or finance role.

Responsibilities:

  • Apply and post client payments to their accounts within the billing system.
  • Prepare daily bank deposits via remote deposit of ACH, wire, and check payments and balance cash posting.
  • Reconciliation of client accounts and payment discrepancies, i.e., payment remittances, short pays, overpayments, prepayments.
  • Conduct collection calls and/or correspondences to solicit payment on overdue accounts, while also maintaining current accounts.
  • Monitor aging reports and work with attorneys to prioritize and follow up on overdue accounts.
  • Develop and implement effective collections strategies to reduce outstanding account receivable balances.
  • Strengthen and grow relationships with clients while communicating past due balances.
  • Generate regular reports on key accounts receivable metrics for management review.
  • Generate and send monthly statements.
  • Analyze trends and variances, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Contribute to the development of financial forecasts and budgets.
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

  • You have 5+ years in accounts receivable.
  • Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal in order to effectively communicate with both external and internal clients.
  • Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of collection practices.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience using a sophisticated accounting system and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.
  • Must have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Please visit www.mclane.com for more information or direct your resume with cover letter to:

Pamela Ouellette, Director of Human Resources
Email: Pamela.Ouellette@McLane.com

Trust and Estates Legal Administrative Assistant

McLane Middleton, a leading New England-based law firm has a unique opportunity for a Trust and Estates Legal Administrative Assistant in our Newington, New Hampshire office.  The firm has over 100 lawyers located in five offices, three in New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth) and two in Massachusetts (Woburn and Boston).  McLane Middleton is regularly listed as one of America’s leading law firms in Chambers USA, and 57 of its attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America across a broad array of practice areas.  The firm has a strong tradition over its 105 year history of deep involvement in the communities where its employees work and live. The firm is an active participant in the community and supports numerous charitable and professional associations.

The Trust and Estates Legal Administrative Assistant is a key member of the Trust and Estates Administration Team and will report to the Practice Coordinator.  The ideal candidate should be an individual who is a team player, enjoys a fast-paced demanding environment, has the ability to multi-task, is well-organized, has great time management skills, is proficient with technology, and maintains a positive attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • In this position, you will be a top caliber professional who provides a high level of administrative support for a Director in our Newington, NH office. You will also act in a support role as part of a larger team that includes two additional Directors.  You will interact with Ultra High Net Worth clients, advisers, firm attorneys, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
  • Must be highly organized to ensure Director’s priorities and organizational goals are met, while firm’s best-practices are upheld.
  • Must possess the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, while managing and balancing multiple tasks. You must demonstrate problem-solving abilities and take initiative in finding workable solutions to complex issues.
  • Must have effective communication skills and be a flexible team player that is willing to adapt to changes and challenges. You must also be an independent thinker.
  • Must maintain a high-level of client service and confidentiality.
  • Responsible for professionally answering and directing all incoming calls on attorneys’ direct line.
  • Ability to comprehend complex materials and verbal instructions.
  • Utilize software to track and follow up on the status of ongoing matters
  • Work with a team on various tasks that include processing mail, reviewing executed documents for vaulting, serving as a witness during estate planning signings, time-entry, billing, and all other legal administrative duties as assigned.
  • This position will be full-time in our Newington, NH office and the ability to work from home one day a week after six months of employment.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of legal admin experience, Trust & Estates experience a plus.
  • Superior attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and oral business communication skills.
  • Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Direct resume with cover letter to:

Lisa Pinardi, Legal Support Manager
Email: lisa.pinardi@McLane.com

McLane Middleton believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, evaluation, discipline, layoff, and termination.