Paralegal (Temporary 6-month position)
Description
CRG Defense is an aerospace and defense company located in Miamisburg, Ohio. Our multidisciplinary team has successfully tackled our customers’ most challenging problems with discipline, creativity and flexibility. This has resulted in CRG Defense being recognized as a leader in innovation, in technology commercialization, and in providing a work environment that is deeply rewarding. Our technology portfolio covers a broad range of needs with primary emphasis in aerospace, advanced materials, power and energy, medical technology, and sensors. Please visit our website at www.crgdefense.com to submit your application.
Summary
The temporary Paralegal position will support the Company in two key areas: 1) protecting the Company’s growing intellectual property portfolio and, 2) managing the execution of various business agreements necessary for growth and capturing new business opportunities. The work includes a variety of intellectual property docketing and administrative activities, reviewing and editing non-disclosure agreements, and assistance with other business legal documents for review by in-house counsel and senior management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualified Candidates will be able to:
- Perform in the fast-paced environment of a rapidly growing, innovative, entrepreneurially minded, small business
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- Communicate well both verbally and in writing within a team-oriented environment
- Work on multiple activities concurrently and prioritize assignments
- Demonstrate competence in basic computer usage including Word, Excel, and web-based forms and applications, Microsoft Teams, and in-house database modules
Intellectual Property
- Act as liaison between technical staff and outside counsel to schedule meetings and prepare and submit intellectual property documentation
- Create and maintain electronic patent dockets
- Maintain internal patent database
- Review time-sensitive incoming correspondence from the outside counsel
- Review and track actions and deadlines
- Correspond with outside intellectual property attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries
- Execute various intellectual property administrative activities, such as assign, execute, and track patents, and track maintenance fees
Business Legal Agreements
- Work closely with in-house counsel, the Contracts team and executive leadership (as needed) to draft and review legal documents, such as non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and memoranda of understanding
- Review, edit, and track non-disclosure agreements
- Maintain internal document database
Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following skills, education and experience:
- Exclusive US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
- Associate/Bachelor’s degree, and/or paralegal certificate, or demonstrated equivalent
- 2+ years of intellectual property experience preferred
- Previous experience in a fast-paced environment of a rapidly growing small business is a plus
Benefits
Eligible employees of CRG Defense have access to a wealth of health, wellness, and work-life balance benefits, including:
- Free coffee and soft drinks in the office
- Social events
- Free parking
Salary Range: $40,000 – 70,000 depending on experience and skills; Full Time Temporary
OUR VALUES
Our employees are our most important assets. Our team mentality is key to our success. We value:
-Honesty and Integrity
-Respect and Dedication
-Innovation and Collaboration
-Humility, Agility and Will
We run fast but value work-life balance and flexibility. Our entrepreneurial / intrapreneurial mindset fosters our growth.
CRG Defense is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
