Supporting IP Counsels on IP docketing, management, licensing and transactional matters
Serving as a primary point of contact for IP and portfolio management tools
Managing maintenance fee/annuities in collaboration with other company IP paralegals and sector business partners
Assisting IP counsel with managing outside counsel handled patent/trademark filings
Supporting IP counsel on transactional matters
Administering internal IP related databases and using them to generate, schedule, and automate reports for metrics, budgets, and dashboards
Collaborating with sector business partners and other IP paralegals to provide requested information regarding matters in IP portfolio
Performing preliminary trademark searches using US, EP, and Int’l databases
Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and training materials for users of electronic IP management tools

High school diploma and at least 4 years of relevant experience (law firm or corporate legal department)
Expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and document review platforms
Experience using complex electronic databases, such as budget analysis and billing systems (e.g., Serengeti Legal Tracker or equivalent)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to execute tasks and projects independently
Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with others

Information Governance Paralegal

Key skills