The Senior IP Paralegal will provide strategic oversight for VF brand intellectual property protection and enforcement worldwide, working closely with supervising attorneys, brand business teams, and Legal Department colleagues.
Requirements
- 10 years of experience in a law firm or law department
- Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of intellectual property issues and a firm understanding of brand protection
- Global experience
- Knowledge of WebTMS, NetDocs, Diams iQ or similar docketing and file management portal
- Knowledge of Saegis, Corsearch or similar trademark search and watch database
- Ability to assess legal risk and escalate appropriately
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proactive with a strong work ethic, propensity to learn and sense of pride and accountability in work
- Ability to anticipate needs, respond to changing demands and develop creative solutions to problems
- Capacity to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships among internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Annual incentive plan
- Sales incentive
- Commission potential