Sr. Paralegal, Intellectual Property

About the role

The Senior Paralegal, Intellectual Property position at GIA is based in Carlsbad, California at the company's corporate headquarters. This role supports the management and protection of the company's global IP portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and protection of the company’s global IP portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
• Work closely with the Legal Affairs team, business stakeholders, and external counsel to help safeguard and grow our valuable IP assets.
• Manage and maintain the company’s domestic and international trademark and patent portfolios.
• Coordinate and track filings, renewals, and deadlines with outside counsel.
• Monitor IP watch notices, assist with clearance searches, and support enforcement efforts.
• Maintain IP records and databases, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Avoid IP-related agreements, audits, and due diligence projects.
• Provide general support on copyright, licensing, and other IP matters as needed.
• Resolve conflicts in productive ways while minimizing disruptions.
• Mentor team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, and 5+ years of IP paralegal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and international trademark and patent systems, procedures and filings (e.g.: USPTO, WIPO, EUIPO).
• Experience managing IP databases/docketing systems.
• Proficiency in IP docketing systems.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans.
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays.
• Tuition assistance.
• Commuter benefits.

Pay

$82-$117k annually.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule. Required to work at least 3 days at Carlsbad, CA office.