Remote Work: HybridOverview:At Zebra, we extend the edge of possibility by shaping the future of work on the front line—reinventing how businesses run and moving society forward.We are a community of changemakers, innovators and doers who come together to deliver a performance edge to the front line of business. We develop new technologies and create new solutions with partners to help organizations act with greater visibility, connectivity, and intelligence—delivering better experiences for workers and those they serve.Being a part of Zebra means being seen, heard, valued, and respected as you define your path to a fulfilling career. Here, you'll have opportunities to learn and lead at a leading company, and you can channel your skills towards causes that you and the Zebra community care about, locally, and globally.Together, we've only begun to define the edge of what's possible—for our people, our customers, and the world.We are seeking a Legal Patent Assistant to join our specialized intellectual property (IP) team that protects Zebra's IP by building, maintaining, and managing our global patent and trademark portfolios. The successful candidate will support Zebra's in-house patent and trademark attorneys in communications with outside counsel, docket management, collaborations with internal review committees, and departmental projects, thereby enabling the team to strategically and efficiently prepare and prosecution patent applications.The Legal PatentAssistant uses initiative and discretion in accomplishing assignments, supports team projects, and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish work goals. The Legal Patent Assistant assists attorneys in areas of responsibility by providing information on applicable rules of various governmental entities, such as patent office procedural requirements.Responsibilities:Manages process to make decisions on patent filing strategies and works with in-house attorneys and outside counsel to execute filing strategies in various countries.Opens and populates patent records in internal systems, including billing system and portfolio management platform.Collaborates with external docketing services vendor to maintain attorney dockets associated with patent preparation and prosecution action items.Prepares and files patent applications at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, including Patent Cooperation Treaty applications.Prepares instructional letters, subject to attorney review, directed to outside counsel in connection with non-U.S. patent filings and prosecution tasks.Fosters relationships with outside counsel, internal business partners, and service providers to ensure matters are being handled in a timely and competent manner.Qualifications:Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree required2+ years of experience in a legal environment (law firm and/or in-house) involving patent portfolio management and docketing systems.Preferred QualificationsExperience using billing systems (e.g. Legal Tracker) is a plusAble to work a hybrid schedule out of Lincolnshire, ILKey Skills and CompetenciesStrong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple workstreams.Ability to maintain discretion in handling sensitive information. uncompromising ethics and integrity.Detail oriented with inclination towards verifying and checking informationReadiness to assist team members.Willingness to bring issues to light, ask questions, and escalate issues when necessary.Ability to learn inner workings of business units and functions.Assists department leaders in generating reports from portfolio management platforms and reviewing billing materials from outside counsel and vendors.Come Join the Herd! Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at ******. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfConozca sus Derechos:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdfWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.#LI-SP1Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.Salary:USD 52400.00 - USD 78600.00 YearlySalary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you ****** accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. You can always verify the validity of a job posting or recruiter interaction by contacting us ****** you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.
