Job Description
An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an Intellectual Property Paralegal within Brady’s Intellectual Property (IP) Department. Our IP Paralegal will provide general, day-to-day support for the IP Legal Team, to include the following key responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Provide paralegal and administrative support to Brady’s Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Team
- Respond to general questions and inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders about Brady’s legal and IP processes
- Identify, create and drive implementation of system, program, and process improvements
- Independently drive the Brady IP product review and patent prosecution processes
- Prepare legal documents and reports
- Manage intellectual property filings and docketing
What You Will Need To Be Successful:
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience working as an IP Paralegal either in-house at a public or other company, or at a law firm
- Qualification to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as approved by the American Bar Association
- Proficiency filing patent applications, office action responses and other correspondence with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Supporting global patent filings and prosecution including obtaining required documents, translations, and monitoring process timelines
- Experience maintaining docketing deadlines and a portfolio management database including data entry, docket review and preparation of reports for attorneys and business units
- High attention to detail, excellent written & oral communication skills
- Strong matter management experience, preferably IPfolio and/or Equinox, and computer skills including word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets
About Us:
Who we are:
Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.
We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more.
As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at
www.bradycorp.com
Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.
Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.
Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
- Generous 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
- Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Education reimbursement opportunities
- Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
- A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
- Dress-for-your-day dress code
- Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program
