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The American Bankers Association is the banking industry's champion. Joining ABA makes you part of a team that: has Extraordinary People - ABA experts are the "go to" sources for bankers, policy makers and the media for credible information and insights for the banking industry. has Unmatched Scope and Scale - ABA's unparalleled information and services keep members current, knowledgeable and prepared. is Impact-Driven - ABA has a proven record of bringing about positive change for our members and the industry. We take action and achieve results. Plus competitive pay, an outstanding benefits package, a convenient DC location, a professional collegial work environment and an opportunity to work on issues of national significance equals a winning combination!

Did you know that women and other marginalized groups are often reluctant to submit job applications if they dont meet 100% of the requirements? We encourage you to take a chance! If you dont satisfy every criterion, but know you can excel in the role, we urge you to apply! Wed love to connect and talk with you about joining our team.

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**Job Description:**

The Paralegal works closely with ABAs Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property, outside counsel, ABA, and its subsidiaries and affiliates business units concerning intellectual property portfolio maintenance, management, valuation, business strategy, prosecution, registration, and enforcement.

This position will support ABA counsel in assisting business units on assorted legal issues, including, but not limited to non-profit and corporate practice, general business, product management, endorsements, tax, privacy, FTC compliance/CAN-SPAM, and risk mitigation issues.

**Key Duties:**

**Intellectual Property Support:** Work with the Intellectual Property Attorney to prepare

Copyright and trademark filings, cease and desist letters.

Manage intellectual property physical assets including certificates, licenses, and marked materials.

Conduct trademark searches and prepare reports for Intellectual Property Attorney.

Manage and track the status of all ABA-issued licenses and assist in the preparations for the quarterly Intellectual Property Stakeholder Meeting.

Manage and maintain ABAs IP docket and IP records and documents.

Review correspondence from USPTO, U.S. Copyright Office, and other governmental bodies and report on such correspondence to Intellectual Property Attorney and business units within ABA.

Assist with IP prosecution functions, including communicating office actions and deadlines and preparing responses to office actions.

Assist with tracking ABA IP licenses and assist with audits in connection with such licenses.

Assist in the financial management of intellectual property activities, including participation in invoice management for third-party IP vendors.

Other duties as assigned.

**Contracts Support:** Serve as backup support for the contract management system, including assigning contracts for attorney review, internal customer support, system troubleshooting, and repository management. Assist ABA counsel with IP-related contracts, including IP licenses, as needed.

**Litigation support:** Serve as a backup for litigation support including assisting in subpoena routing and responses, creation, and editing of The Docket newsletter, Federal Election Commission and lobbying disclosure filings, and other support as assigned by the litigation attorney.

Other duties as assigned by business needs.

**Requirements:**

Bachelors degree in a related field or commensurate experience.

Minimum of three years experience as a paralegal with a law firm, in-house, or with a government agency.

Experience providing administrative support, working in and around databases, customer service support, and familiar with Microsoft 365 and other systems of record and working with IP systems at the USPTO and the Copyright Office

Preferred experience includes intellectual property, budget and/or litigation support, and contract support, including working with contract management systems.

Experience with project management and coordination required.

Ability to successfully multitask and complete competing priorities.

Strong customer service and the ability to work successfully within a team as well as individually.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect and safeguard proprietary information.

American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABA encourages and celebrates diversity so if you are motivated, hardworking and want to make a difference, come as you are!

The American Bankers Association is the voice of Americas banksthe small, midsize, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million women and men and help drive America's economy.

Please join us and become a part of a rapidly transforming industry that drives growth and innovation at home and around the world.