Intellectual Property Paralegal

Join a dynamic legal team where your skills will make a significant impact. As a paralegal in our Intellectual Property Legal group, you'll be at the forefront of legal processes, collaborating with attorneys and clients to ensure efficient case management. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of patents, trademarks, and copyright while honing your legal expertise. Be part of a team that values precision, organization, and proactive problem-solving. Elevate your career in a supportive and challenging environment.

As a Paralegal in the Intellectual Property legal group, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Intellectual Property attorneys. You will ensure the smooth handling of legal matters by managing documentation, conducting research, and liaising with clients and their legal counsel. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys, gain insights into the legal aspects of intellectual property, and develop your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters.  Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm’s clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm.  We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the internal patent, trademark, and general IP portfolio management system. 
• Manage the patent and trademark intake workflow, including assigning matters to the appropriate responsible manager, opening new matters, and data entries in the docketing software. 
• Manage the patent and trademark prosecution docket and deadlines and coordinate with outside counsel to ensure the accuracy of same.
• Support IP attorneys with the preparation, review, modification and maintenance of domestic (US) and foreign trademark applications and registrations. 
• Manage approval and signature processes for execution of legal documents and prepare, obtain, and file legal documents with the USPTO. 
• Coordinate calls between inventors globally, outside counsels, and the internal IP team. 
• Interface with outside patent and trademark counsel on various IP matters. 
• Oversee and update the outside counsel handbooks.
• Manage legal invoice and billing matters. 
• Collaborate with external vendors to revise or set up new functionalities in the docketing software.
• Manage and docket email communications from law firms, vendors, clients, and/or internal stake holders. 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Strong understanding of U.S. and international patent and trademark laws, procedures, and formalities.
• Proficient with IP docketing software.
• Proficient with USPTO filing systems.
• Minimum 5 years of paralegal or related experience.
• College degree required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Westlaw.
• Strong ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple attorneys and stakeholders across multiple time zones and countries.
• Demonstrated abilities to work both independently and as part of a team, and to interact ethically and professionally with executives, attorneys, customers, vendors, and other business associates. 

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience with Anaqua. 
• Proficiency with the MPEP.
• Project management skills and strong problem-solving skills..
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.