Job Description

A sports organization in NYC is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to join their legal team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in intellectual property law, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Experience supporting commercial licensing or working in sports/media/entertainment is a strong plus.

Salary: $70K – $80K base

Schedule: Hybrid in office, 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Support legal team with drafting, reviewing, and tracking contracts and standard agreements
• Manage and organize legal files, department trackers, and master calendar of deadlines
• Coordinate document flow including signatures via DocuSign and follow-ups with stakeholders
• Handle trademark applications and deadlines with the USPTO
• Assist with enforcement efforts including gathering evidence of potential infringements
• Track licensing deliverables and insurance compliance
• Conduct research and provide legal administrative support
• Interface with internal teams to ensure timely communication and documentation
• Assist with continuous improvement of legal workflows and processes
• Support additional legal and operational projects as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in contracts management or as an IP paralegal
• Strong experience with trademarks, copyrights, and licensing agreements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); project management tools a plus
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written/verbal communication
• Experience in sports, entertainment, or media is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a proactive mindset

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