Intellectual Property Paralegal

Overview

The Intellectual Property Paralegal is a non-attorney role, responsible for providing legal support to the Citi Technology, Operations & Privacy Legal team, which covers technology transactions, digital banking, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and data privacy. The team also focuses on issues surrounding AI and emerging technologies. This role requires a pragmatic, proactive professional with an understanding of and/or interest in these subject matter areas.

• Conduct legal support activities related to technology transactions, digital banking, intellectual property, cybersecurity, data privacy, AI, and emerging technologies
• Assist attorneys with managing Citi’s global portfolio of trademarks, which may include trademark docketing; managing trademark clearance, renewals, and agreements; reviewing marketing content for proper trademark use; and supporting trademark and copyright enforcement matters.
• Assist attorneys with patent docketing, administrative patent tasks, and database updates and queries
• Perform analytical work and legal research while staying abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives
• Create, maintain, process, review, and track legal documentation and templates under direction of counsel
• Prepare reports and conduct administrative legal work, including project management and processing of billing matters
• Execute multiple and complex tasks, often under tight deadlines
• Consider process improvements, including responsible use of AI, to assist in the completion of job responsibilities
• Work closely with attorneys, team manager, and legal peers to complete assigned tasks
• Help safeguard Citigroup, its clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct, and business practices; and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency

• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm
• Experience with, or interest in, intellectual property preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, timeliness, efficiency, responsiveness, and workload management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office:
  Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• Knowledge of legal customs and practices
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced and high-volume practice, prioritize competing demands, and problem solve creatively

• Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Feb 03, 2026

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Time Type:
Full time

Primary

Location:

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $62,620.00 - $87,380.00

This role is subject to Citi’s employment benefits, including eligible medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Available paid time off includes vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Details at Citi Benefits.

Job Family Group:
Legal

Job Family:
Legal Professionals

All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.