Paralegal

Paralegal

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field, or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal, with significant exposure to corporate law, intellectual property, and contract management.
• Familiarity with patent and trademark prosecution, contract law, and corporate governance procedures.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, legal research techniques, and document management systems.
• Proficient in using legal software and contract management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of various contracts, including vendor agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, and supplier contracts.
• Maintain an organized contract database, track important deadlines, and ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support in-house legal counsel in ensuring the company’s contracts are properly executed and stored.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, meeting minutes, and SEC filings (e.g., proxy, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards, particularly in relation to semiconductor industry regulations and international standards.
• Support corporate secretarial functions, including maintaining corporate records and ensuring proper governance procedures are followed.
• Provide administrative support to in-house legal counsel, including scheduling meetings, maintaining legal files, and managing document production.
• Help with tracking legal budget and invoicing from outside counsel, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with budgetary constraints.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and external legal service providers, including law firms, patent agents, and other third-party vendors.
• Provide paralegal support for patent and trademark portfolio management, including preparing and filing patent and trademark applications, maintaining IP records, and managing correspondence with external counsel.
• Assist in patent litigation and IP enforcement efforts, including managing discovery, document production, and coordinating with outside counsel on various legal proceedings.
• Conduct patent research and provide preliminary patentability assessments, FTO (freedom-to-operate) analyses, and IP portfolio audits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with technology companies and multinational organization with headquarters based in the United States and subsidiaries worldwide