BMC Helix · 4 hours ago
Helix Paralegal - USA - IP and Litigation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$54K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expBMC Helix is an innovative company focused on transforming enterprise IT through AI-driven solutions. They are seeking an IP and Litigation Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to the Senior Legal Director, managing legal matters and ensuring compliance across the organization.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Asset ManagementCloud ComputingDevOpsIT InfrastructureIT Management
Responsibilities
Work with internal and outside patent counsel and inventors on patent acquisition, providing patent‑related statistics, implementing the company’s inventor recognition program, developing patent expiration dates, and reviewing patent annuity payments
Work with internal and outside trademark counsel and marketers on trademark registration, handling renewals, performing initial trademark searches, updating the company’s registered trademark list, and gathering financial and other required information for foreign oppositions and trademark litigation
Work with in‑house counsel and information technologists to secure new domain names, renew existing domain names, and determine which domain names should expire or be sold
Track accruals and forecasts for the intellectual property budget by quarter, pre‑review invoices, and provide Excel updates on budget status
Pre‑review press releases, approve new product names, and update intellectual‑property‑related guidance on the internal IP website
Maintain the internal website and file repository with updated IP documents and information. Organize and maintain consistency in digital files and formats, and conduct legal research as requested
Manage discovery, including collection, review, and production of documents, and coordinate with internal and external parties
Prepare internal reports on litigation status, summarizing case developments, upcoming deadlines, and key metrics for review by the Senior Legal Director of IP, Marketing & Product Innovation and other stakeholders
Manage Service of Process deliveries and work with appropriate internal stakeholders to respond accordingly
Oversee the implementation and administration of legal holds, ensuring compliance with preservation requirements and coordination with relevant stakeholders
Review and revise legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards
Manage and track multiple legal matters, projects, and deadlines simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate support to the Senior Legal Director of IP, Marketing & Product Innovation and other stakeholders
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of ethical conduct
Support other legal functions such as employment law
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field; paralegal certification preferred
5+ years of experience working in a mid‑ to large‑corporate legal environment; 3+ years of experience in IP law preferred, along with experience in an enterprise software company
Experience with intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Experience supporting intellectual property, commercial, or labor/employment litigation
HR support, U.S. labor law, compliance, and contract management experience
Familiarity with e‑discovery tools and electronic filing systems
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and cross‑functional teams
Experience with intellectual property management software is a plus
Familiarity with U.S. Patent & Trademark Office procedures and filings is a plus
Benefits
Variable plan
Country specific benefits
Company
BMC Helix
BMC Helix provides cloud native ITSM, AIOps, discovery, CMDB, digital workplace, and automation across SaaS and hybrid environments.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase