Intellectual Property Paralegal

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, 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. Responsibilities Conduct legal support activities related to intellectual property, technology transactions, 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. Qualifications 2-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm. Experience with intellectual property strongly proffered, ideally in trademarks. 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. Education Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience. Benefits Salary range: $62,620.00 - $87,380.00. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. EEO Statement Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr Citigroup Inc.