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Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. Do you love tackling big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our Legal team, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards, defend our intellectual property, and provide legal support for our global products and services. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. Together with your team, you’ll provide the critical support needed worldwide for Apple products and businesses. At Apple, we are dedicated to making the best products on the planet. Description We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive trademark paralegal to support Apple’s Trademark Group. This role requires a solid understanding of U.S. and international trademark prosecution, enforcement, and adverse proceedings. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, analytical, legal research, and drafting skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and outside counsel. Successful candidates will be comfortable navigating complex issues and competing priorities, and will approach problem-solving in a creative and efficient manner. Minimum Qualifications 6+ years of experience as a paralegal or equivalent Experience reviewing and analyzing documents and correspondence related to U.S. and international trademark prosecution and enforcement, and extracting relevant information for docketing systems Experience preparing documents and correspondence relating to trademark prosecution, including filings, registrations, and renewals Experience reviewing trademark documents such as watch notices, office actions, provisional refusals, and notices of irregularity Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and self-sufficiency Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with SAEGIS and WebTMS Strong technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite Paralegal certificate with trademark specialization Experience with both law firm and in-house docketing systems Experience in technology and consumer electronics industries Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and outside counsel Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities Ability to work independently while managing a high-volume workload and collaborating effectively within a large team in a fast-paced environment At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $54.25 and $81.34/hr, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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