Intellectual Property Paralegal

Seton A Brady Corporation; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Incentive programs for all full-time

Parental leave and fertility coverage

Scholarship program for children of Br

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Assistance Program

Dress-for-your-day

Job summary

Brady is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal in Charlotte, North Carolina to provide day-to-day support to the IP Legal Team. You will assist with preparing legal documents, managing IP filings, and supporting patent prosecution efforts.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of IP paralegal experience, ABA-approved certification or equivalent, and strong docketing and document management skills, including IPfolio or Equinox.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience working as an IP Paralegal either in-house or at a law firm
• Paralegal certification or education and work experience approved by the ABA
• Proficiency filing patent applications, office action responses and correspondence with the USPTO
• Support global patent filings and prosecution including obtaining documents, translations, and monitoring timelines
• Experience maintaining docketing deadlines and portfolio management databases with data entry, docket review and report preparation for attorneys

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to Brady’s IP Legal Team
• Respond to inquiries about Brady’s legal and IP processes
• Identify and drive system, program, and process improvements
• Drive Brady IP product review and patent prosecution processes
• Prepare legal documents and reports
• Manage intellectual property filings and docketing

Skills

Patent prosecution

Docket management

USPTO filings

Legal document drafting

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certification (ABA approved)

Bachelor's degree in legal field

Tools

IPfolio

Equinox

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

What We Need:

An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an Intellectual Property Paralegal within Brady’s Intellectual Property (IP) Department. Our IP Paralegal will provide general, day-to-day support for the IP Legal Team, to include the following key responsibilities.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to Brady’s Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Team
• Respond to general questions and inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders about Brady’s legal and IP processes
• Identify, create and drive implementation of system, program, and process improvements
• Independently drive the Brady IP product review and patent prosecution processes
• Prepare legal documents and reports
• Manage intellectual property filings and docketing

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience working as an IP Paralegal either in-house at a public or other company, or at a law firm
• Qualification to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as approved by the American Bar Association
• Proficiency filing patent applications, office action responses and other correspondence with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Supporting global patent filings and prosecution including obtaining required documents, translations, and monitoring process timelines
• Experience maintaining docketing deadlines and a portfolio management database including data entry, docket review and preparation of reports for attorneys and business units
• High attention to detail, excellent written & oral communication skills
• Strong matter management experience, preferably IPfolio and/or Equinox, and computer skills including word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we’re just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com .

Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program

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