IP Legal Specialist

Job Posting Date

2025-08-19

General Summary:

Qualcomm Incorporated, an international leader in driving innovation and developing intellectual property, has an opportunity for a qualified Legal Specialist to work in one of the world's most productive Intellectual Property Departments. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with the knowledge and passion to accomplish the defined objectives of this exciting opportunity.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in intellectual property management and a keen eye for detail. This role involves serving as a critical member of our team, managing and maintaining our internal systems, communicating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all deadlines are met and providing support to our legal and IP teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the IP docketing system, including entering and updating deadlines, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of records.
• Monitor and track all IP-related deadlines and ensure timely completion of required actions.
• Perform quality review of patent applications and related filing documents
• Manage formalities across US and foreign jurisdictions
• Contribute to review various correspondence, invoices or case level data pursuant to defined operating procedures
• Review and process incoming correspondence related to IP matters for both US and international jurisdictions.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure proper handling of IP matters.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and summaries related to IP activities.
• Support portfolio development by managing IP filings, renewals, and other related tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive IP strategy and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 4 or more years of substantive IP prosecution experience at a major law firm, corporation, or IP management company. Experience with IP docketing is a plus.
• College graduate with a degree in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of IP laws and regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in managing records and deadlines, while working in a fast past environment.
• Proficiency in using IP docketing software and other relevant tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in the legal field and 3+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
• OR Paralegal Certificate and 3+ years of experience in the legal field and 3+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
• OR High School diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of experience in the legal field and 6+ years of industry-specific legal experience.