Citi Group IP Paralegal 

United States, New York, New York 

421321723

The Intellectual PropertyParalegalwill provide high level legal support to the IP team (trademark-focused).Must be innovative, comfortable with technology, have a growth mindset and excellent communication skills. The paralegal will help the department to manage record-keeping in connection with its global portfolio of trademarks, and support a variety of department processes and functions, which may include the following:

• Assist with reviewing, executing, and maintaining department Powers of Attorney.
• Assist department attorneys with a wide variety of IP related agreements.
• Prepare consent letters for attorney and business review and signature. Provide trademark agreement redlines and prepare associated trademark schedules.
• Maintain IP agreement templates and manage retention of finalized versions of such agreements.
• Create new records on, make updates to, and docket trademark prosecution information in internal trademark database.
• Generate reports from the internal trademark database in response to department requests and as part of maintaining the company global trademark portfolio.
• Manage requests from and interact regularly with Citi businesses and department attorneys regarding a wide variety of IP matters, including trademark clearance, renewals and agreements.
• Review mobile applications, websites, advertisements and marketing collateral for proper trademark use, trademark and copyright notices, and general IP related issues.
• Support trademark and copyright enforcement matters, including: a) conducting web-based and other research investigations into third parties, problematic third-party marks or infringing uses of IP for investigation purposes; b) assisting attorneys with collecting and sending evidence, including the preparation and drafting of Affidavits; and c) reviewing settlement, undertaking, and co-existence agreements and decisions received in IP proceedings and update docket accordingly.
• Maintain IP Legal records - paper and electronic forms. Help identify and implement process improvements to enhance the team’s records management process.
• Format, print, scan, mail, assist with legalization and coordinate signature for various types of legal documents, including letters, affidavits and IP agreements.
• Process electronic signatures for various types of legal documents, including letters, affidavits and IP agreements.
• Manage the legal invoice and billing activities of the IP team. Includes use of Passport billing software.
• Provide support for the IP Legal team for frequently used software (Adobe, Microsoft Office suite, etc.) and coordinate IT support.
• Provide support and backup as needed for patent docketing, administrative patent tasks, and database updates and queries.
• Provide support for the AI legal team by conducting research, compiling and organizing informational reports and presentations, and tracking AI activity across Citi business.
• Perform other related duties as needed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3+ years of IP paralegal experience; some in-house corporate experience preferred
• File management, database, legal billing and powers of attorney experience is preferred
• Knowledge and experience with marketing content review, the trademark life cycle, and agreements is a plus
• Knowledge and experience with trademark searching, due diligence, trademark prosecution, trademark watching and trademark enforcement matters is a plus
• Database management and entry experience. Experience with IP docketing is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and manage deadlines
• Detail-oriented with analytical and critical thinking skills, proactive, effective at multi-tasking, and able to work well under pressure and to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Work well individually and as a team-member; and
• Self-starter, with demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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