At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.
This position will offer a candidate a collaborative, supportive and inclusive workplace culture, a flexible hybrid work schedule, the opportunity to work closely with senior legal and business leadership, and exposure to global operations and international contracting.
In this Role, You Will
- Coordinate and manage the company’s global patent and trademark portfolios, including searching, filing, prosecution, and maintenance.
- Prepare and file U.S. and international patent and trademark documents, including assignments, declarations, IDS, and power of attorney forms.
- Maintain and update the IP docketing system, ensuring accurate deadlines and reminders as well as smooth integration with other legal and corporate systems.
- Assist with invention disclosure intake and processing; liaise with inventors and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor annuity and renewal deadlines and coordinate payment processes with third-party vendors.
- Conduct preliminary trademark searches and coordinate clearance reviews with counsel.
- Support and/or manage domain name maintenance and domain name enforcement activity.
- Support IP litigation and enforcement matters, including document collection and file preparation.
- Maintain and organize IP files, records, and documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on prosecution, oppositions, and administrative proceedings.
- Assist in developing IP-related training materials and presentations for internal teams.
- Support financial management of the company’s IP portfolio, including vendor billing, execution of and adherence to fee arrangements, and budget tracking.
- Support competitive monitoring of third-party IP.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certificate preferred.
- A minimum of seven years of experience as a paralegal.
- Three or more years of IP paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate legal department or IP law firm.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and international patent and trademark procedures and filings.
- Experience with IP docketing systems and related system integrations, as well as USPTO/EPO systems.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Manufacturing or engineering industry experience a plus.
Remote candidates must be willing and able to travel to corporate headquarters (and/or other domestic facilities as appropriate) 5-6 times per calendar year, at least 2-3 days per trip, in accordance with necessary business meetings and needs.
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
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What We Do
Rite-Hite, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA is a world-wide leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of loading dock safety systems, industrial door solutions and in-plant products. All of our products are designed for maximum safety, productivity, efficiency and reduced energy costs at your facility.
Rite-Hite's complete product line includes hydraulic, mechanical and air-powered dock levelers, vehicle restraints, light communication systems, truck levelers, dock seals and shelters, high speed doors, cooler/freezer doors, traffic/impact doors, machine safety doors, safety barrier systems, industrial HVLS ceiling fans and a complete line of aftermarket parts, accessories, and service.
Rite-Hite is focused on providing solutions for you. From developing the Dok-Lok in 1980 to prevent premature trailer separation to the innovative Rite-Vu Light Communications system introduced in 2009 to protect pedestrians and forklift drivers, we're innovative to make you safer, more efficient and productive.
Careers
If you would like to explore career opportunities with Rite-Hite, please apply online at www.ritehite.com
