IP Paralegal

Company Description

Square builds common business tools in unconventional ways so more people can start, run, and grow their businesses. When Square started, it was difficult and expensive (or just plain impossible) for some businesses to take credit cards. Square made credit card payments possible for all by turning a mobile phone into a credit card reader. Since then Square has been building an entire business toolkit of both hardware and software products including Square Capital, Square Terminal, Square Payroll, and more. We’re working to find new and better ways to help businesses succeed on their own terms—and we’re looking for people like you to help shape tomorrow at Square.

Job Description

Square is looking for an outstanding IP paralegal who has a creative legal mind, a willingness to get deep in the weeds, and a sense of adventure. You will provide operational and substantive support to our IP legal team.

You will, under the direction of IP Counsel:

Perform global IP litigation docketing and docket management
Perform global diligence reporting
Support the ongoing development of IP litigation best practices and procedures
Monitor law firm expenses and reporting against patent budgets
Provide procedural guidance to law firms and managing guideline documentation
Coordinate discovery collection, review, and production
Create initial drafts of IP litigation strategy documents, including patent claim charts
Coordinate with patent portfolio managers and inventors in preparing and filing patent applications
Perform patent searches to help advise on the patentability of new ideas
Provide administrative and business function support for our policy and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

You have:

At least 3+ years of IP paralegal experience, with focus on IP/patent litigation. Additional experience in patent prosecution, trademarks, and/or copyrights is desired, but not required. A B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent practical experience
An understanding of IP litigation docketing and practices in jurisdictions where Square operates (in particular, the United States and Europe)
A familiarity with worldwide patent and trademark litigation before United States District Courts, United States Courts of Appeal, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, particularly the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Significant experience with PACER, PTAB E2E, and Docket Navigator
Experience with Foundation IP (or other patent docket management tools) a plus
A passion for Square’s purpose of economic empowerment

Additional Information

At Square, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to assistance(at)squareup.com. We will treat your request as confidentially as possible. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Perks

At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:

Healthcare coverage
Retirement Plans
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Wellness perks
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Learning and Development resources