About the Team VIZIO is looking for a Paralegal/IP Support Specialist to join an established Legal team and assist with business and intellectual property litigation matters, transactional work, and various other legal and administrative tasks. Strong initiative, communication, responsiveness, organization and follow-through are essential for this job. The ideal candidate will be able to successfully support various workstreams across the legal, accounting, finance, and HR departments. The ability to maintain confidentiality and to operate in the role with the highest ethical standards and professionalism are required. What You Will Do Coordinate the intake of new legal matters and day-to-day case details under the general supervision of in-house counsel. Maintain calendars for litigation and IP administrative deadlines. Conduct or assist with electronic discovery collection, including investigation and analysis as necessary. Manage and update databases and workflows across legal functions. Conduct initial trademark investigations and clearance searches. Communicate with outside counsel to help manage Company’s interests in litigation and other matters. Oversee and manage the payment of patent maintenance fees through third-party software. Track legal spend against budget. Other duties as assigned. About You 2-5 years of business/IP litigation experience is required. A combination of in-house and law firm experience is a plus. Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate (or equivalent) is required. Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; familiarity with Adobe Productivity Suite, ContractWorks, Docusign, Mimecast, Sharepoint, or other legal management software a plus. Exceptional organization skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels in and out of the organization. Proven experience handling confidential and sensitive information with the ability to exercise discretion and show good judgment; honesty, integrity, and trust-building behaviors in all dealings are essential and required. Experience managing an in-house IP portfolio is a plus. About VIZIO We are Beautifully Simple. Headquartered in Irvine, California, VIZIO is a leading HDTV brand in America and the #1 Sound Bar Brand in America. VIZIO's mission is to deliver high performance, smarter products with the latest innovations at a significant savings that we can pass along to our consumers. Our loyal following and industry-wide praise continues to grow as we redefine what it means to be smart. VIZIO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We will not pay fees to any third-party agency, outside recruiter or firm without a mutually agreed-upon contract and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly. For California-based employment: The minimum pay for this position is $35.58/hour. The maximum pay for this position $45.19/hour. In addition to base salary, the compensation package also includes eligibility for an annual bonus, as well as equity and a range of medical, dental, vision and other benefits.
2-5 years of business/IP litigation experience is required. A combination of in-house and law firm experience is a plus. Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate (or equivalent) is required. Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; familiarity with Adobe Productivity Suite, ContractWorks, Docusign, Mimecast, Sharepoint, or other legal management software a plus. Exceptional organization skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels in and out of the organization. Proven experience handling confidential and sensitive information with the ability to exercise discretion and show good judgment; honesty, integrity, and trust-building behaviors in all dealings are essential and required. Experience managing an in-house IP portfolio is a plus.
Coordinate the intake of new legal matters and day-to-day case details under the general supervision of in-house counsel. Maintain calendars for litigation and IP administrative deadlines. Conduct or assist with electronic discovery collection, including investigation and analysis as necessary. Manage and update databases and workflows across legal functions. Conduct initial trademark investigations and clearance searches. Communicate with outside counsel to help manage Company’s interests in litigation and other matters. Oversee and manage the payment of patent maintenance fees through third-party software. Track legal spend against budget. Other duties as assigned.