Paralegal, Intellectual Property

Job Description

Responsibilities

Role Purpose

NBCUniversal is seeking a Paralegal to join the Brands & Content Intellectual Property team, which supports the development of brands and the production of content for all NBCUniversal businesses globally. Working closely with the attorneys, the paralegals are highly respected team members that manage the Company's extensive worldwide trademark portfolio, including managing all trademark deadlines, driving trademark prosecution and enforcement lifecycles, and managing foreign and outside counsel. Candidate must possess strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively, as well as identify, present, and discuss challenges early on. Must be detail-oriented and attentive, with excellent organizational and proofreading skills. Proficiency with trademark, litigation, or general intellectual property practice is preferred.

Job Duties
• Manage worldwide trademark filing programs, including prosecution, maintenance, renewals, and enforcement
• Supervise foreign counsel on clearance, prosecution, and enforcement matters
• Conduct and analyze clearances searches, including trademarks, titles, and editorial
• Research and gather evidence for enforcement matters and records
• Draft correspondence and documentation, including: cease and desist letters, affidavits/declarations, agreements, powers of attorney, and chain-of-title documents
• Work closely with business groups on trademark prosecution and enforcement matters
• Collaborate with department to discuss issues and propose solutions to enhance practice
• Handle invoices, prepare reports and assist the department with other projects

Qualifications

Basic Requirements
• Experience as a paralegal, preferably in trademark or intellectual property
• Paralegal certificate (or willing to obtain certificate within a year), or meets the paralegal requirements under California Business and Professions Code 6450
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Experience with Anaqua or similar trademark docketing systems
• Experience with SAEGIS or similar trademark platforms
• Familiarity with domestic and foreign trademark practice and procedures

Desired Characteristics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive material
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize high-volume workload
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Initiative to achieve results and measure performance
• Willingness to learn and develop skills to enhance practice

Additional Requirements
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $60,000-$85,000

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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