VeriSign

In-house IP Paralegal

Reston,Virginia,United States

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$122kDetected 4 hours ago

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About the role

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.
Assists attorneys with open-source license and compliance programs, trademark portfolio management and filings, research, and preparation and execution of documents.
Assists with legal research and drafting of documents; regularly interacts with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
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.
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.
Minimum of six to eight years or more 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.
Ability to occasionally move files/documents weighing up to 15lbs.

Superior writing skills that demonstrate an ability to independently adapt routine communications to specific scenarios, with acute attention to detail and grammar.
Paralegal experience with software related patent or trade secret litigation.
Experience with patent management platforms, such as Anaqua AQX or Lecorpio.
In addition to the requirements listed above, the following qualifications are desired but not required:

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet.
Experience in other practice areas, such as litigation, is a plus.
High school diploma or the equivalent, some college or a college degree preferred

High aptitude for understanding technology and software with the curiosity and flexibility to learn new areas and technologies.

The pay range for the Paralegal III is $89,900 - $121,700.
The pay range for Paralegal IV is $99,000 - $134,000.
The anticipated annualized base salary ranges for this position are noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience.

Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.

This listing is sourced directly from VeriSign's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.