Echostar-posted 3 months ago
$32 - $44/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Englewood, CO
5,001-10,000 employees
Telecommunications

EchoStar is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Intellectual Property Paralegal to join our in-house legal department. In this vital role, you will be a key contributor to our IP team, primarily focusing on patent prosecution and portfolio management while also providing essential support for our growing trademark portfolio. This position is perfect for a collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is passionate about protecting innovation.

  • Collaborate with outside counsel to manage a large and active U.S. and foreign patent portfolio
  • Own the patent docketing process using FoundationIP, ensuring all deadlines are meticulously tracked, reported, and met by in-house and outside counsel
  • Administer the company's inventor awards program and support other patent-related projects
  • Provide support for the management of the global trademark portfolio, including clearance, filing, and maintenance tasks
  • Generate portfolio reports and statistics for internal stakeholders
  • Contribute to a variety of other intellectual property projects as they arise, demonstrating flexibility and a team-player attitude
  • A minimum of three (3) years of patent paralegal or patent prosecution assistant experience
  • A certificate of completion from an ABA-approved Paralegal Education Program, an associate degree in paralegal studies, or a bachelor's degree
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with team members, inventors, and outside counsel
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets)
  • Prior experience in an in-house corporate legal department preferred
  • Direct experience with IP docketing software; experience with FoundationIP is a strong plus
  • Substantive experience with trademark portfolio management
  • Resourceful research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Prior experience in an in-house corporate legal department preferred
  • Experience with FoundationIP is a strong plus
  • Versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts
  • HSA
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • ESPP
  • Career opportunities
  • Flexible time away plan
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