Intellectual Property Paralegal

Company Overview Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and a Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain®, are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily. Job Responsibilities Design, implement, and own the company’s internal patent docketing system, creating workflows, processes, and controls for tracking global patent assets throughout their entire lifecycle with minimal supervision. Establish communication procedures with outside patent law firms and serve as the primary point of contact to facilitate accurate record keeping within the IP management system. Institute internal procedures for opening, updating, auditing, and closing patent matters in the IP management system to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and long‑term portfolio integrity. Independently track, monitor, and docket critical deadlines such as patent prosecution milestones, maintenance fees, and annuities using the company’s IP portfolio management system. Generate standard and ad hoc reports regarding portfolio status, deadlines, and metrics for internal stakeholders. Manage the shared Legal/IP e‑mail inbox and triage incoming communications from both internal stakeholders and external counsel, identifying communications that require attorney review. Communicate with internal inventors to assist with capturing invention disclosures, execution of formal documents, and collection of information required for patent filings. Minimum Qualifications Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Experience: 5+ years as an Intellectual Property Paralegal, with a strong emphasis on utility and design patent prosecution, preferably in an in‑house legal department. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understanding of USPTO patent practice. Hands‑on experience using an IP docketing or portfolio management system to track intellectual property assets across their lifecycle. Experience coordinating with outside counsel as well as cross‑functional internal stakeholders. Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail, time‑management abilities, and written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Education/Certifications: Paralegal certificate. Experience with Symphony® / MaxVal® IP portfolio management systems. Experience with foreign patent practices. Experience with trademark prosecution and docketing. Familiarity with global patent filing and prosecution processes across multiple jurisdictions. Pay & Benefits The pay range for this position is $85,500.00 - $162,975.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution are offered. This position is eligible for participation in a short‑term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. EEO Statement Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr