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PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION Legal Specialist - Intellectual Property in Lakewood, Ohio
Legal Specialist - Intellectual Property Location: CLEVELAND, OH, United States Job Family : Professional - Entry Job Type : Regular Posted : Dec 8, 2023 Job ID: 43050 Job Description Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Legal Specialist - Intellectual Property Parker is seeking a Legal Specialist having intellectual property experience in its legal department located at its corporate headquarters in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Are you ready to join an industry-leading global company that believes in empowering its employees? Essential Functions and Responsibilities: The position includes providing administrative support to several Parker attorneys, including four (4) Intellectual Property attorneys. In addition to supporting the IP related activities, other administrative support will include file management, preparing and filing expense reports, preparing travel arrangements, and incoming billing administration. Qualifications: * Minimum of three years of experience in patent and intellectual property law. * Individual is familiar with intellectual property language and procedures, particularly those relating to patents and USPTO regulations; extensive experience in the preparation of legal documents required for patent filings; maintaining legal dockets; and excellent computer skills (particularly Word and Excel). * Experience with electronic docketing and matter management required, and familiarity with Memotech and Tymetrix T360 a plus. * Individual must have experience in performing and managing intellectual property related activities including the procurement of US and foreign patent applications, communication with supporting counsel, managing dockets, etc. * Strong follow-up skills, prioritization skills for meeting statutory deadlines and handling a diverse workload. * Strong attention to detail and adherence to exacting professional standards. * Strong organizational skills; the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time; excellent interpersonal skills; strong verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and outside counsel and staff in a positive and professional manner. * The individual must be proactive in identifying key actions and communicating on a regular basis with each assigned attorney or paralegal to ensure that all required actions are taken on a timely basis to protect the company's legal rights. We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. See what we have to offer! * Competitive Health Benefits * Cash Incentive Plan Bonus * Comprehensive Retirement * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Parental Leave Extras: Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance programs, financial guidance resources, free membership to Care.com, optional legal coverage, on-site fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and on-site walking path. With annual sales exceeding $15 billion, Parker-Hannifin Corporation is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems. Parker provides precision engineering solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. The company employs more than 55,000 worldwide in 50 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.parker.com. Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com o