Paralegal (In-house)

Our ideal candidate for this role is an experienced, professional paralegal who is a team player and can perform a variety of paralegal functions; is familiar with the patent prosecution process and terminology, and has a high aptitude for understanding technology and software.  The ideal candidate should be able to learn to help manage our patent prosecution activities and understand associated documents and due dates, perform basic research and writing, and assist with open source software assessments. We think a strong candidate could be a paralegal with experience in patent prosecution, litigation or other practice areas that involve handling a variety of legal subject matters and detail-oriented projects.  

Role/responsibilities:

• Works as a member of a cohesive, professional paralegal team.
• Desire, aptitude and drive to learn and master support to our patent program including 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.
• Assists attorneys with open-source license and compliance programs, trademark portfolio management and filings, research, and preparation and execution of documents.
• Assists 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).
• Assists with legal research and drafting documents, and regularly interacts with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

Requirements for the role:

• Team player. Enjoys working as part of a team.
• High aptitude for understanding technology and software and curiosity and flexibility to learn new areas and technologies.
• Minimum of eight years’ 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.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including employees at all levels in the Company, inventors, outside counsel, and various vendors and third parties. 
• Acute attention to detail 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.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to occasionally move files/documents weighing up to 15lbs.

Preferences for the role:

In addition to the requirements listed above, the following qualifications are desired but not required:

• Paralegal experience with software related patent or trade secret litigation.
• IP training certifications or advanced education.
• Experience with patent management platforms, such as Anaqua AQX or Lecorpio.

This position is based in our Reston, VA office and currently offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule.

The pay range is $93,800 - $127,000.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.