Senior Trademark Paralegal

Overview

Senior Trademark Paralegal role at GE Aerospace. The position will be a member of the Trademark Team in GE Aerospace Legal and will report to the Senior Trademark Counsel. It combines strategic thinking with tactical execution by leading the creation of processes and practices to manage a critical support area for GE Aerospace Legal & Compliance and to improve day-to-day efficiency and effectiveness of the L&C team.

The role identifies critical processes, systems, and tools used by the L&C team and develops and implements improvements. The position also works with the Flight Deck Division Leader & Legal Ops team to infuse Lean tools and continuous improvement efforts into projects and operational rhythms.

• Lead and assist the team in organizing long-term strategic projects and Lean goals/objectives.
• Focus on managing international trademark prosecution and enforcement matters for both the GE and GE Aerospace trademark portfolios.
• Manage and instruct outside counsel on international trademark matters.
• Correspond with business clients regarding trademark issues.
• Assist with preliminary trademark searches in the U.S. and report results to business clients.
• Prepare and file trademark applications.
• Help prepare responses to Office Actions.
• Docket and upload documents to support prosecution and enforcement efforts.
• Manage Trademark Team billing, budget, and financial plans.
• Support the Brand Governance team in meetings and events.
• Participate in and help organize in-house training seminars and sessions.
• Identify data sources and provide departmental metric insights via dashboards; review and advise on new technology considerations.
• Advise management on functional outcomes, with high levels of evaluative judgment; support decision-making on important subjects.
• Use high level of judgment to address complex tasks or problems that impact the function; assess information quality and offer new solutions beyond set parameters.

• 5+ years of trademark or comparable paralegal experience in the legal operations of a large, global company, or related experience.
• Experience with electronic filing.
• Experience with working with outside counsel.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited school, or its equivalent required.
• Strong project management.
• Previous experience with transformation efforts.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• PMP or other project management certifications a plus.
• Familiarity with some key processes used by the Trademark Team.
• Exceptional organizational, written and oral communication and project management skills.
• Strong execution mindset.
• Comfortable and effective working and influencing across the matrix.
• Can-do attitude and a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Ability to handle diverse responsibilities; self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creativity, vision, and sound judgment in developing and implementing risk management solutions.
• Ability to handle multiple inquiries and assignments under time constraints.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
• Actively embraces new ways of thinking and practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Proactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers for the team.

• Trademark Expertise:
  Understanding of U.S. and international trademark procedures.
• Project Management:
  Ability to lead strategic projects and align with Lean goals.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to correspond with business clients and outside counsel.
• Attention to Detail:
  Precision in filing applications, drafting responses, and managing budgets.
• Team Player:
  Willingness to adapt and assist where necessary.

The base pay range for this position is $ -  USD annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by factors including experience, education, and skill set. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary. The posting is expected to close on November 15. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage;

access to a Health Coach, 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment and counseling services. Retirement benefits include GE Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions; access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off for vacation or illness.

Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes

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