Intellectual Property Paralegal at Northrop Grumman

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to join the Intellectual Property, Technology, & Information team within its Law Department, working from the company’s Northern Virginia location.

The paralegal will report to the Director and Corporate Counsel for Intellectual Property (IP) and Information Governance, support the corporate licensing practice, and serve as a key partner for the administration, upgrade, and migration of the department’s electronic IP management tools. They also will work as a critical part of a team assisting IP legal counsels and collaborating with other IP paralegals on core IP activities, including capture, review, and docketing, outside counsel management, budget and invoice review and processing, metrics, reporting, and general administrative support. The paralegal’s responsibilities may include, among other things: Supporting IP Counsels on IP docketing, management, licensing and transactional matters Serving as a primary point of contact for IP and portfolio management tools (e.g., IP registration, docketing, licensing, and reporting), including handling support requests with vendors .

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least 4 years of relevant experience (law firm or corporate legal department) Expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and document review platforms Experience using complex electronic databases, such as budget analysis and billing systems (e.g., Serengeti Legal Tracker or equivalent) Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to express complex ideas clearly to various audiences across a large organization and with government agencies Ability to execute tasks and projects independently Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with others US citizenship Preferred

Qualifications

• Familiarity with IP docketing policies and procedures, IP management software, and IP licensing practices Exposure to database administration, including data migration and upgrade activities Exposure to working on a project management team, including project planning, scheduling and execution Familiarity with USPTO procedures Bachelor’s Degree At least 4 years of experience (law firm or corporate legal department) specializing in intellectual property Primary Level Salary Range: $72,600.00 - $121,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of

Benefits

• including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.
• However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
• Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
• For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
• U.S.
• Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.