Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

In-House

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Analyst (Intellectual Property)

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with the management of the company's . and foreign trademark and copyright portfolio as well as the domain name portfolio.
- Collaborate with global partners and outside counsel regarding new trademarks or the addition of new services under existing marks.
- Draft and complete license agreements for the appropriate use of intellectual property assets and licensed content for company departments, subsidiaries, and third parties.
- Assist with patent filings, maintain docket, and draft and execute related license and assignment documents.
- Support the Associate General Counsel, GTG & Endless Assortment, with the review of innovations and programs to identify protectable intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- Assist with the development of intellectual property training, guidelines, tools, resources, and agendas for the Patent Committee and Brand Council.
- Review marketing copy as part of intellectual property assessment.
- Engage in other projects as directed by the Associate General Counsel, GTG & Endless Assortment.
- Collaborate closely with other members of the Corporate Affairs team.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing new processes, document templates, playbooks, and training materials.
- Embrace a continual learning mindset with curiosity.

Education and Experience Information:
- College degree or equivalent work experience.
- Paralegal Certification from an ABA-accredited program.
- 5 years of relevant experience in a corporate law department or law firm.
- Experience working as a member of a team and collaborating with all Legal Department team members.

Salary Information:
- The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $78, to $130,.
- Compensation is subject to change, and the amount ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described.
- Compensation depends on factors such as geographic work location, relevant experience, and skills.
- The company reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Rewards and Benefits:
- Benefits starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, with no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout employment.