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Revelyst

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Irvine, CA · On-site

$93K - $106K/yr

The Intellectual Property Paralegal role provides essential attorney and client support relating to trademark clearance and docketing in all phases of domestic and foreign trademark prosecution, as ...

Revelyst

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Irvine, CA

$93K - $106K/yr

The Intellectual Property Paralegal role provides essential attorney and client support relating to trademark clearance and docketing in all phases of domestic and foreign trademark prosecution, as ...

Wegman

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

Atlanta based Intellectual Property boutique law firm seeking experienced patent paralegal to join their firm. This position will support the Intellectual Property lawyers with preparation of patent ...

AGCO

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Tremont, IL

The Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal provides essential support to attorneys and patent agents in managing patent and trademark prosecution with the USPTO. The role involves preparing and filing ...

AGCO

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Hesston, KS

The Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal provides essential support to attorneys and patent agents in managing patent and trademark prosecution with the USPTO. The role involves preparing and filing ...

AGCO

Intellectual Property Paralegal

North Metro, GA · On-site

The Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal provides essential support to attorneys and patent agents in managing patent and trademark prosecution with the USPTO. The role involves preparing and filing ...

AGCO

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Hesston, KS · On-site

Join our extraordinary team today! ​​The Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal provides essential support to attorneys and patent agents in managing patent and trademark prosecution with the USPTO.

Citigroup, Inc.

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Tampa, FL · On-site

$62K - $87K/yr

The Intellectual Property Paralegal is a non-attorney role, responsible for providing legal support to the Citi Technology, Operations & Privacy Legal team, which covers technology transactions ...

AGCO

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Hesston, KS · On-site

The Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal provides essential support to attorneys and patent agents in managing patent and trademark prosecution with the USPTO. The role involves preparing and filing ...

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How much do intellectual property paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for intellectual property paralegal in the United States is $85,883.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Intellectual Property Paralegal, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Intellectual Property Paralegal, you need a solid understanding of IP law, strong research skills, detail orientation, and typically a paralegal certificate or relevant experience. Familiarity with docketing software, USPTO online systems, and trademark/copyright filing platforms is essential. Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring accurate filings, meeting deadlines, and supporting attorneys in protecting clients' intellectual property assets.

What are some typical challenges an Intellectual Property Paralegal might face when managing patent and trademark portfolios?

Intellectual Property Paralegals often manage large volumes of sensitive documents and strict deadlines associated with patent and trademark filings, which can be challenging. Staying current with changing laws and regulations, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders—including attorneys, inventors, and international agents—requires strong organizational and communication skills. Additionally, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely responses to office actions or renewal deadlines is critical to protecting clients’ intellectual property rights.

What is the difference between Intellectual Property Paralegal vs Patent Paralegal?

AspectIntellectual Property ParalegalPatent Paralegal
CredentialsParalegal certificate, possibly IP-specific trainingParalegal certificate, often with patent law coursework
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments handling various IP mattersSpecialized in patent filings, prosecution, and related tasks
Industry UsageCommon in tech, entertainment, and manufacturing sectorsPrimarily in tech, biotech, and engineering industries

Both roles support IP legal teams, but Patent Paralegals focus specifically on patent applications and prosecution, while Intellectual Property Paralegals handle a broader range of IP issues including trademarks and copyrights.

What are Intellectual Property Paralegals?

Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegals are legal professionals who assist attorneys in managing and protecting intellectual property assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. They help with tasks like preparing and filing IP applications, maintaining records, conducting research, and monitoring deadlines. IP Paralegals often liaise with clients, government agencies, and other legal professionals to ensure proper handling of intellectual property matters. Their work is essential for law firms, corporations, and organizations that rely on the protection of their creative and intellectual assets.
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Intellectual Property Paralegal

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Falls Church, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 339 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

109th of 518 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to join the Intellectual Property, Technology, & Information team within its Law Department, working from the company's Northern Virginia location. The paralegal will report to the Director and Corporate Counsel for Intellectual Property (IP) and Information Governance, support the corporate licensing practice, and serve as a key partner for the administration, upgrade, and migration of the department's electronic IP management tools. They also will work as a critical part of a team assisting IP legal counsels and collaborating with other IP paralegals on core IP activities, including capture, review, and docketing, outside counsel management, budget and invoice review and processing, metrics, reporting, and general administrative support.
The paralegal's responsibilities may include, among other things:
  • Supporting IP Counsels on IP docketing, management, licensing and transactional matters
  • Serving as a primary point of contact for IP and portfolio management tools (e.g., IP registration, docketing, licensing, and reporting), including handling support requests with vendors.
  • Managing maintenance fee/annuities in collaboration with other company IP paralegals and sector business partners
  • Assisting IP counsel with managing outside counsel handled patent/trademark filings
  • Supporting IP counsel on transactional matters, including IP licensing administration and management
  • Administering internal IP related databases and using them to generate, schedule, and automate reports for metrics, budgets, and dashboards
  • Collaborating with sector business partners and other IP paralegals to provide requested information regarding matters in IP portfolio
  • Working on trademark renewals and use declarations, specimen collection
  • Performing preliminary trademark searches using US, EP, and Int'l databases
  • Collaborating with and providing general support for patent and trademark activities to assigned IP counsel
  • Setting up matters in IP management software and billing systems
  • Reviewing and confirming outside counsel invoices
  • Supporting recurring metrics and reporting
  • Collaborating with other company IP paralegals and IP portfolio management practice leader (attorney) in IP asset management, enterprise portfolio operations and related strategic initiatives
  • Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and training materials for users of electronic IP management tools
  • Perform administrative duties (up to 20% of time) to support attorneys and facilitate department operations, including managing correspondence and calendars, scheduling travel and meetings, coordinating logistics and other arrangements, preparing and submitting expense reports, maintaining files and records, and handling routine client and vendor communications

To succeed in the role, a candidate must:
  • Proactively identify and solve problems independently
  • Manage competing priorities to complete work reliably in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
  • Work comfortably with technology
  • Consistently show strong organizaional skills and attention to detail
  • This position may be filled at a higher level based on the requirements below.

Basic Qualifications:
  • High school diploma and at least 4 years of relevant experience (law firm or corporate legal department)
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and document review platforms
  • Experience using complex electronic databases, such as budget analysis and billing systems (e.g., Serengeti Legal Tracker or equivalent)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to express complex ideas clearly to various audiences across a large organization and with government agencies
  • Ability to execute tasks and projects independently
  • Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with others
  • US citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with IP docketing policies and procedures, IP management software, and IP licensing practices
  • Exposure to database administration, including data migration and upgrade activities
  • Exposure to working on a project management team, including project planning, scheduling and execution
  • Familiarity with USPTO procedures
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 4 years of experience (law firm or corporate legal department) specializing in intellectual property

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,600.00 - $121,000.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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