In-House IP Paralegal (Full-time Permanent)

About the role

Latitude is seeking a Virginia-based In-House IP Paralegal for a permanent position with a global provider of internet infrastructure services.

Responsibilities For The In-House IP Paralegal

• Works as a member of a cohesive, professional paralegal team
• Consistently exhibits the desire, aptitude and drive to learn and master support to our patent program including processes to support invention disclosures, patent preparation, U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, patent rewards, licensing and compliance tracking, government reporting, patent prosecution metrics, budget, legal research and various projects as assigned
• Affords assistance to attorneys with open-source license and compliance programs, trademark portfolio management and filings, research, and preparation and execution of documents
• Affords assistance to all attorneys and other members of the Law Department with a variety of paralegal and administrative tasks across many legal practice areas and possesses advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Affords assistance with legal research and drafting of documents; regularly interacts with internal stakeholders and outside counsel

Requirements For The In-House IP Paralegal

• 6+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal in a law firm and/or in-house corporate environment, with an understanding and a desire to master support of patent prosecution and docketing procedures
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate
• Paralegal experience with software-related patent or trade secret litigation preferred but not required
• Experience with patent management platforms, such as Anaqua AQX or Lecorpio preferred but not required
• High aptitude for understanding technology and software with the curiosity and flexibility to learn new areas and technologies
• Demonstrates acute attention to detail combined with the experience and ability to manage deadlines, perform first-level review of basic legal documents, perform research, and organize and track files related to legal matters and important transactions
• Superior writing skills that demonstrate an ability to independently adapt routine communications to specific scenarios, with acute attention to detail and grammar
• Collaborates effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including employees at all levels in the company, inventors, outside counsel, and various vendors and third parties
• Outstanding references

Position Details Of The In-House IP Paralegal

• Type of Role: Permanent
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid (Reston, VA)
• Compensation: The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $125,000. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
• Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally ranked flexible legal staffing company.

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