Paralegal (Junior) – Trademarks
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Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Trademarks Paralegal
Location: Hybrid in Pittsburgh or Chicago
Department: Legal Trademarks Team
Overview: Kraft Heinzs Global Trademarks Legal Team is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Trademarks Paralegal to help support protect and grow our large international trademark portfolio of iconic food and beverage brands. This role offers hands-on experience in global trademark prosecution portfolio management and brand protection within a fast-paced collaborative legal environment alongside a dedicated and passionate Trademarks Team.
Key Responsibilities:
Trademark Prosecution & Maintenance: Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications statements of use renewals assignments and extensions of time with the USPTO; and liaise with foreign associates regarding international filings prosecution renewals and declarations of use.
Clearance Searches: Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches order full clearance searches and summarize the results for attorney review.
Portfolio Management & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate up-to-date records in our trademark management database (WebTMS) and monitor docket and deadlines for assigned marks and matters to ensure timely responses and filings.
Enforcement: Monitor and investigate potential infringements; and assist with takedowns and other enforcement actions.
Reporting: Prepare reports and summaries for internal stakeholders including marketing and brand teams.
Team Support: Assist with trademark-related agreements assignments and recordals; prepare and arrange for execution authentication and legalization of formal documents required for trademark matters; review and validate trademark matter invoices and ensure compliance with Kraft Heinzs billing policies; communicate regularly and maintain professional relationships with key legal business and marketing stakeholders worldwide as well as foreign associates; and contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes templates and workflows.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree preferred; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
Experience: minimum 3 years of trademark paralegal experience in law firm or in-house environment.
Technical Skills & Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel); experience with trademark databases (e.g.WebTMS or similar) is a plus; and strong understanding of USPTO procedures and Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
Skills: Exceptional organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn; collaborative mindset with a proactive can-do approach; and enjoys working independently as well as part of a team.
What Youll Gain:
Hands-on experience supporting protecting and maintaining iconic household-name brands.
Opportunity to learn and grow within a sophisticated in-house legal team.
Mentorship from experienced and passionate Trademarks attorneys and senior Trademarks paralegals.
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$77800.00 - $97300.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:
Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training
Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs
Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center Pittsburgh/PPGKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more
