Paralegal Intellectual Property

Posted: Thursday, 24 April 2025
Valid Thru: Saturday, 24 May 2025
Index Requested on: 04/24/2025 01:40:05
Indexed on: 04/24/2025 01:40:05

Location: Minneapolis, MN, 55401, US

Industry: Manufacturing - Other
Occupational Category: 23-0000.00 - Legal
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Emerson is hiring!

Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal that will work closely with the Intellectual Property group to provide support on various legal issues while serving as liaison between internal and external resources, initially requiring some guidance and direction, with reduced levels of supervision as experience grows.

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In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Provides assistance to Emerson’s in-house attorney(s) to ensure the company’s legal strategies are driven in an efficient and effective manner as assigned, including:
    • Maintaining Emerson’s patent, trademark, annuity management, domain name and social media site databases/systems as well as associated guidelines of use, training, reporting, and user assistance
    • Business Assistance: assisting business units with policy and procedure compliance, provide guidance on IP inquiries, integrate newly acquired businesses
    • Engaging with various groups, such as IP counsel (Emerson or external), coordinators,
    • Assisting in the management of IP applications, licensing, annuity, prosecution, and registration activities
  • Acquires and distributes legal correspondence, including communication with outside counsel and drafting of basic legal documentation.
  • Interfaces with members of the Legal team and other Emerson collaborators to make sure the team is in compliance with administrative requirements.
  • Research information as assigned on existing agreements and contractual programs.
  • Assists with analysis and compiling data for reports.
  • Maintains files, relevant databases, and general work processes to maximize the efficiency and productivity of the Intellectual Property group;
  • Coordinates meetings and outreach events with outside counsel and other key contacts and other tasks as assigned.
  • Advances strategic improvement opportunities and other tasks as assigned

Who You Are:

You model collaboration across the organization. You learn quickly when facing new situations. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You enjoy multi-tasking; applies knowledge of the organization to advance multiple objectives. You readily learn and adopts new technologies.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Associate’s degree in applied science in Paralegal Studies or equivalent Paralegal training or certification.
  • Relevant years of professional level experience in Intellectual Property commensurate with the level of this position.
  • Good working knowledge of US and foreign patent and trademark laws and regulations
  • Advanced MS Office skills
  • Excellent oral and written English language skills
  • Strong organizational skills, reliable and good attention to detail
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. Sponsorship will not be provided.

Preferred Education & Experience:

  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in Intellectual Property
  • Experience with a corporate patent management system a plus

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

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