Student Associate - Summer Worker (Legal)

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries. We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability.

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe.

Want to learn more? Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description

TOPPAN Packaging Americas Holding Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Summer Intern to support the Legal Department. This role will focus on intellectual property data management, system accuracy, and administrative support within key legal platforms, including Tradespace and LawVu. The intern will work closely with the Senior Paralegal to ensure the integrity and organization of patent and trademark records.

What You’ll Be Doing

Tradespace – Data Entry & System Management

• Enter and update patent and trademark case information, including filing, registration, and grant dates
• Perform regular data integrity checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of records
• Identify discrepancies and correct errors within the system
• Retrieve trademark registration certificates from the USPTO website
• Upload and properly link trademark documentation within the Tradespace application
  
  

LawVu – Data Accuracy & Compliance Checks

• Review contract and matter records within LawVu for accuracy
• Validate effective dates, key milestone dates, and termination dates
• Ensure consistency and completeness of legal data across the system
• Flag inconsistencies or issues and escalate as appropriate
  
  

This is an onsite position located at our Hartsville, SC Office

We’d Love To Hear From You If

• Current undergraduate or graduate student (preferably in Legal Studies, Business, Finance, or a related field)
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and data management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Familiarity with legal systems, intellectual property, or database tools is a plus but not required
  
  

Key Competencies

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn
  
  

Learning Outcomes

• Exposure to intellectual property management processes
• Hands-on experience with legal management systems (Tradespace and LawVu)
• Understanding of trademark and patent lifecycle tracking
• Development of data governance and compliance skills within a corporate legal function
  
  

Work Environment

• Collaborative corporate legal team environment
• Opportunity to gain practical experience in a global organization
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.