Paralegal, Intellectual Property Investigation & Enforcement

Project Management Institute

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About The Position

This role is dedicated to detecting, investigating, documenting, and helping prevent misuse of PMI intellectual property (IP). The paralegal will partner with internal stakeholders such as Exam Security to strengthen controls and reduce financial and reputational risk. This role is specifically responsible for assisting with trademark and copyright prosecution, monitoring, investigating and reporting on potential IP infringement, and supporting enforcement actions. The role also supports other Legal Department functions, including legal research, litigation support, and document management. The position is structured to provide primarily focused IP support and flexibility to assist with other Legal Department initiatives as business needs require.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience with intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and enforcement required
• Experience supporting investigations, compliance, or enforcement functions required
• Solid knowledge of intellectual property law and enforcement practices
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and tracking
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification strongly preferred
• Experience with legal tracking systems, docketing tools, or case management systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Detecting, investigating, documenting, and helping prevent misuse of PMI intellectual property (IP)
• Partnering with internal stakeholders such as Exam Security to strengthen controls and reduce financial and reputational risk
• Assisting with trademark and copyright prosecution
• Monitoring, investigating and reporting on potential IP infringement
• Supporting enforcement actions
• Supporting other Legal Department functions, including legal research, litigation support, and document management

Benefits

• skill development opportunities
• access to a global network
• flexible options to help balance work time and your time
• award and bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level