Sr. Trademark Paralegal - Hybrid

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that embodies the spirit of adventure and freedom. As a Sr. Trademark Paralegal, you will play a vital role in supporting the legal department's trademark team, ensuring compliance and managing legal documents. This hybrid position allows you to work closely with various stakeholders, providing guidance and maintaining the integrity of the trademark portfolio. With a rich history and commitment to innovation, this established industry player offers an inclusive environment where your contributions will help shape the future of a legendary brand. If you are ready to make an impact and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Programs

Health Insurance Benefits

401k Program

Onsite Fitness Centers

Employee Discounts

Employee Stores

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate law department.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain docket of trademark-related matters.
• Draft and revise complex legal documents and prepare reports.
• Provide litigation support and coordinate legalization of documents.

Skills

Paralegal Experience

Attention to Detail

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Corsearch

WebTMS

Lexis/Nexis CounselLink

Job description

Auto req ID: 29757
Title: Sr. Trademark Paralegal - Hybrid
Job Function: Legal
Location: JUNEAU
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, where the first H-D factory was built in 1903 - a wooden shed in the backyard of the Davidson's family home. Our onsite and hybrid Milwaukee area employees work out of the Harley-Davidson Product Development Center located just outside of the city - in Wauwatosa. Join our team as a Sr Paralegal (Hybrid).

This position provides paralegal guidance, direction and support to Harley-Davidson’s legal department’s trademark team. This includes (i) reviewing marketing materials; (ii) docketing support; (iii) reviewing licensing submissions; and (iv) researching, investigating, drafting, preparing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents, forms and databases. May help guide the work of less experienced staff and perform certain administrative tasks as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Update and maintain docket of trademark-related matters, primarily focused on inter partes matters with occasional docketing of portfolio updates.
• Review dealer, marketing, and licensing assets for compliance with company and trademark guidelines.
• Draft and revise complex legal documents including authorizations, agreements, claims, contracts, and memoranda. Prepares written reports and correspondence.
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches.
• Prepare written reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizes, analyzes, cross-checks, and validates information. Checks and edits legal forms and documents for style, grammar, and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Corsearch, WebTMS, and Lexis/Nexis CounselLink preferred.
• Act as first line of communication for marketing and licensing stakeholders.
• Review and approve assigned invoices.
• Coordinate legalization of documents.
• Provide litigation support as needed such as gathering and organizing evidence. May prepare complex legal filings, applications, and declarations, and help with preparing for legal proceedings.
• Prepare and record customs authorization letters.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Requires at least 5 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate law department.
• Knowledge/experience in one or more relevant substantive areas is a plus (trademarks/IP) and a docketing system (WebTMS preferred).
• Ability to analyze and respond to complex situations with limited guidance. Ability to make judgments with limited guidance.
• Strong attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must have the ability to work well with a variety of stakeholders and cross-functional teams at every level of the company.
• Must maintain company information in strict confidentiality. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to plan, research, gather facts and follow through. Must be able to effectively prioritize multiple issues. Problem solving, project management, analytical and computer skills are important.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging, and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range: $60,400 - 90,600
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance