Sr. Paralegal / Paralegal, Intellectual Property

Job Description

Responsibilities
Role Purpose
NBCUniversal is seeking a Sr. Paralegal/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 to identify, present, and discuss challenges early. Must be detail-oriented and attentive, with excellent organizational and proofreading skills. Proficiency with trademark, litigation, or general intellectual property practice is preferred.

Responsibilities:
• 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 as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Paralegal: 3+ years as a paralegal with trademark or intellectual property experience, or similar experience
Sr. Paralegal: 8-10 years + as a paralegal with trademark or intellectual property experience, or similar experience
• Paralegal certificate 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

Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols

Desired Characteristics

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzyvmq-3-135-183-89-42 in your application.