Paralegal 2

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

. Provide intellectual property legal support for the Church .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in intellectual property law, including trademark and copyright registration, licensing management, and legal analysis. Provides specialized training and support while exercising professional discretion and independent judgment in legal matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Paralegal CertificationIntellectual Property LawTrademark RegistrationCopyright RegistrationLegal Analysis

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Hard Skills

Intellectual Property LawContract ReviewLicensing ManagementLegal WritingDatabase ManagementSpreadsheet ProficiencyWord ProcessingEmail Software ProficiencyDocket ManagementLegal Research

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsAnalytical SkillsProfessional DiscretionIndependent JudgmentCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificationNotary Public

Industry Keywords

Intellectual PropertyTrademarkCopyrightLicensingLegal CounselChurch PoliciesInfringement MattersThird-Party ContractsTemple WorthinessChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide intellectual property legal support for the Church
Understand and apply intellectual property laws and Church policies and procedures
Review and analyze Church materials and determine whether intellectual property contracts, policies, and procedures protect the Church
Manage third-party licensing requests for Church-owned or licensed materials
Investigate licensing requests, coordinate with departments and legal counsel, negotiate legal terms, and decide whether to grant or deny permissions
Coordinate trademark registrations and renewals, including trademark searches, class descriptions, applications, renewals, and docket management
Coordinate copyright registration for widely distributed Church-owned materials
Coordinate intellectual property infringement matters, investigate submissions, coordinate with legal counsel, correspond with infringing parties, and submit social media infringement claims
Review third-party contracts and assess terms and risks with legal counsel
Provide specialized intellectual property training to department IP managers and general training to Church departments and area offices
Exercise professional discretion and independent judgment on significant matters
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Paralegal certification required, defined as passing a nationally recognized paralegal examination
Six years of directly related paralegal experience required
Four years of experience as a paralegal
Significant experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, and email software
Notary Public
Ability to analyze and document complex legal situations and explain them to others
Excellent writing skills
Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy
Must qualify for employment by being worthy of a temple recommend

Benefits

Comp & perks

Many benefits of Church Employment (specific benefits are not listed)
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities