Job Code: 130001954
Description
Job Summary and MissionThis job contributes to Starbucks success by providing timely and effective advanced level intellectual property support to attorneys. Provides effective guidance and leadership to other paralegals and support staff in the Law and Corporate Affairs department. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Manages routine and identifies and initiates non-routine legal tasks, both independently and as requested by attorneys. Informs attorneys of significant issues in a timely manner. Conducts factual investigation and recommends course of action to be taken. Conducts trademark searches, analyzes results, and drafts reports for attorneys and client groups. Assists with the drafting and filing of trademark, copyright, and domain name applications. Monitors third party infringements of Starbucks global trademark rights and helps coordinate Starbucks response. Assists with the preparation of documents to be filed in foreign countries.
- Assists in hiring, training and advising other paralegals or legal support staff to ensure efficient and consistent conduct of company business. Provides leadership and support to other paralegals and legal support staff, and assigns tasks and projects. Offers guidance and ensures effective communication among staff members. Takes active leadership role in departmental projects and committees.
- Directs outside counsel with minimal input from attorney to ensure timely and effective legal representation with minimal disruption to company business.
- Identifies training opportunities. Develops and implements or supports the implementation of educational tools and programs for internal clients.
- Manages moderately complex and complex projects or segments and phases of complex projects. Ensures that the project achieves the expected results within time and on budget. May direct the work of others. Completes periodic special projects relating to the intellectual property portfolio.
- Develops and oversees maintenance of document and data management systems within the Law and Corporate Affairs department. Maintains a database of global intellectual property rights. Creates and maintains electronic records and physical files. Responsible for maintaining and updating intellectual property docketing system. Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to create reports.
- Provides regular feedback and consultation to partners and appropriate departments regarding the status of legal projects.
- Provides support and direction to internal business units according to assigned geographical region or area of expertise. Participates in cross-functional teams within the company. Meets independently with Starbucks business leaders as representative of the Law and Corporate Affairs department. Takes initiative to identify trends, issues, potential risks and liabilities. Proposes recommended action and implements resolution.
- Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Qualifications
Summary of Experience- 5+ years law firm or in-house trademark, clearance, prosecution and enforcement experience
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to deal effectively with conflicts
- Ability to follow through on commitments and projects
- Advanced subject matter expertise in at least one or more area of law
- Superior organizational skills that result in significant volume and quality of output
- Ability to work independently and initiate projects
- Planning, organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to work with software and data management systems
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