Job opening: Paralegal Specialist
Salary: $64 957 - 102 166 per year
Published at: Nov 27 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The Paralegal Specialist works for the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) and: plans and administers the CBB docket, schedule and logistics; plans and administers rulemaking proceedings; prepares legal records and status reports; and performs legal research and analysis.
Duties
The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the Copyright Law, advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright chain of title; administers statutory license provisions of the law, including collecting and distributing royalties; maintains the world's largest database of copyright public records; and provides information and reference services to the public.
Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.**
Ability to conduct legal research and analysis.**
Knowledge of civil procedure related to legal proceedings.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and interact collaboratively with others.
Ability to plan, organize and execute work.
Ability to utilize technology to support legal professionals.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
There are no education requirements for this position.
Contacts
- Address LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Ave. SE
LM-107
Washington, District of Columbia 20540
United States
- Name: Customer Service Center
- Phone: 202-707-5620
- Email: [email protected]
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