Global IP Paralegal - Patent & Trademark Admin

Albany International; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Paralegal or Administrative Assistant to join the Legal Department at our corporate headquarters and support the IP portfolio.

The role is based in Portsmouth, NH and requires managing patent and trademark records, coordinating filings, and assisting with inventor-related activities. Qualified candidates have a legal/IP background with 4+ years of docketing or portfolio experience, strong data skills, and proficiency with IP management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate in a legal, business, or related field; High School Diploma/GED with equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Four or more years of experience in intellectual property paralegal, docketing or portfolio administration within a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Working knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution procedures, filing formalities, maintenance requirements, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer the company’s global patent and trademark portfolios; maintain matter records and update bibliographic data.
• Coordinate U.S. and foreign filings, prosecution formalities, registrations, recordations, and renewals with outside counsel and foreign associates.
• Manage invention disclosure intake, prepare reports for patent review meetings, and support inventor awards programs.
• Serve as liaison with outside counsel, IP service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely actions and accurate billing.

Skills

IP docketing

Portfolio administration

Data management

Education

Paralegal/Legal degree

Tools

IPfolio

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Paralegal or Administrative Assistant to join the Legal Department at our corporate headquarters and support the IP portfolio.

The role is based in Portsmouth, NH and requires managing patent and trademark records, coordinating filings, and assisting with inventor-related activities. Qualified candidates have a legal/IP background with 4+ years of docketing or portfolio experience, strong data skills, and proficiency with IP management tools.