For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $86, 400 - $129, 600 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity for a Trademark Paralegal to be based in one of the following Schneider Electric Hub locations: Raleigh, NC; Boston/Foxboro/Andover, MA; Dallas, TX; Nashville, TN or Chicago, IL.

As a Trademark Paralegal within Schneider Electric's Legal Intellectual Property Group, you play a critical role in strengthening and protecting the company's global brand portfolio. You will independently support trademark prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement workflows across U.S. and international markets, working closely with in-house attorneys, business stakeholders, and foreign counsel. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys cross-functional and global collaboration.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in the Legal Trademark and Brand Protection Team, including document signatures, notarization, and legalization.
• Manage trademark-related deadlines by sending timely reminders to internal business clients and attorneys and ensuring that deadlines are handled
• Manage an internal trademark database
• Communicate with internal business clients to collect information and instructions related to trademark searches and filings
• Generate and prepare trademark reports
• Prepare and file national trademark applications, renewal applications, non-substantive office action responses, use declarations, extensions of time, and other trademark related filings
• Prepare and file international applications and extensions of international registrations with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)
• File documents such as assignments and name changes with the relevant IP Offices
• Prepare and file non-substantive procedural documents with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
• In coordination with managing attorneys, instruct trademark prosecution and maintenance matters handled by foreign law firms and coordinate the preparation, execution, notarization, legalization, and apostille of documents filed with international trademark offices
• Assist managing attorneys with conducting initial review of trademark watch notices and in-house trademark screening searches on the TESS, SAEGIS, Corsearch, and WIPO Global Brand Database
• Assist internal business clients and marketing teams with gathering evidence in support of matters relating to trademarks
• Assist managing attorneys, internal business clients and marketing teams with review of collateral for proper trademark use and attribution
• Provide IP support for projects as needed

Qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience as a trademark paralegal, with preference for in-house experience.

• Experience managing global trademark portfolios, including U.S. and international filing processes.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare USPTO and international filings with high accuracy and autonomy.

• Significant experience with trademark portfolio management databases and search tools.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

• Comfort working with global teams and international counsel

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills and comfort overseeing high-volume, active docket with numerous deadlines

• Friendly and collaborative working style that embraces a diverse and inclusive global culture

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly and effectively

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Ability to optimize, simplify, and keep processes efficient

• Adaptability and commitment to continuous professional development

• Technical expertise in trademark law and brand protection tools

• Ability to learn and adapt to new software platforms

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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