Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:
Mattel has an exciting opportunity to join the Law Department, where we embrace and support Mattel’s values and goals by providing thoughtful and timely advice to all Mattel business functions around the world.  We strive to find creative, practical solutions that prudently manage risks and contribute to Mattel’s success, and we practice law in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 
The department is looking for a talented Paralegal for the Intellectual Property (IP) section of the Law Department having relevant experience with IP litigation and disputes involving trademarks, copyrights, and designs, including in connection with online brand protection.  Experience with the copyright registration process and managing a portfolio of trademarks, copyrights, and designs, and domain names is a plus.  The role requires outstanding communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to organize, prioritize, and execute against multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, an eagerness and aptitude for learning, a strong work ethic, and a positive can-do attitude.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• IP Dispute & Litigation Support
  • Research potential IP infringements as directed by attorneys
  • Conduct factual research related to ongoing IP litigation and provide summaries to attorneys
  • Review and organize evidence
• Online Brand Protection & IP Enforcement
  • Identify counterfeits and IP infringements on online marketplaces around the world
  • Assist with developing IP enforcement strategies
  • Review and organize evidence from investigators and law firms regarding online counterfeiters
  • Assist with content protection and IP enforcement on social media channels, app stores, and in connection with emerging technologies
• IP Portfolio Management
  • Assist with the registration of copyrights at the US Copyright Office and other copyright offices around the world
  • Work with other team members on trademark searches globally and management of Mattel’s trademark portfolio
• General
  • Assist with managing the budget for IP section
  • Coordinate IP training with business teams
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 
In addition to the skills and abilities identified in The Opportunity section above, we’re looking for --

Experience
A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a trademark paralegal, administrator, or equivalent experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal team

Education/Professional Licensing:
Undergraduate degree 

Administrative Excellence. 
Contribute to a culture that values strong practice administration. Excellent organizational skills a must, including planning, prioritization, organization, and time management.  Should also have meticulous attention to detail, as well as the ability to create and follow standardized practices and procedures. 

Curiosity and Growth. 
Be intellectually curious and eager to grow and develop.  Be humble; continue to “learn on the job” and be receptive to constructive feedback; and elevate issues that are beyond experience or comfort zone

Leadership
Lead and inspire co-workers in a culture that fosters efficiency, trust, collaboration, accountability, and ethical conduct.

Great attitude
Positive, professional, can-do attitude, and a great sense of humor.

Demonstrate a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

Technical Skills
Excellent skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and an aptitude for learning new technical skills and software as needed
 

The base hourly rate for this position is between $28.00 and $43.70.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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