Paralegal 1, Intellectual Property 

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 10236 | JOB GRADE: 13  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Title:               Paralegal 1, Intellectual Property

Reports To:                   Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property

Date Last Revised:       April 23, 2026

Position Summary:

Provide administrative and technical support to the Intellectual Property (IP) Department, supporting U.S. and global patent and trademark activities.

Essential Functions:

• Independent processing of all tasks arising in a corporate patent department in connection with property rights in the United States and abroad, in particular, knowledge of country laws in the field of patents and trademarks
• Independent communication with inventors and decision-makers worldwide
• Correspondence with patent and trademark offices as well as IP law firms in the United States and abroad
• Processing formal legal procedures at patent and trademark offices in the United States and abroad
• Processing invention disclosures and coordinating patent committee meetings
• Independent docketing and monitoring of deadlines
• Responsibility for the independent management and maintenance of digital patent and trademark files using a global IP management system
• Assist in monitoring the IP Department budget
• Carrying out queries and brief searches in online databases and with the help of in-house search tools
• Evaluation of internal databases to create listings and reports as well as PowerPoint presentations; general support for IP counsel
• Assist managing the patent recognition process
• General administrative tasks to support department

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products
• Proficient in working with and managing databases, preferably IP Databases
• Working understanding of USPTO and PCT documents and formal requirements for patent prosecution
• Knowledge of SAP and/or Ariba a plus

Experience:

• 1-3 years of IP experience required
• Professional experience in a corporate patent department or in a comparable position patent law firm environment

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to independently manage multiple matters
• Motivated, self‑starter; thrives in a team‑based environment
• Ability to multi‑task and manage deadlines effectively
• Ability to interact with confidence, discretion, and effectiveness across functions and organizational boundaries, including interactions with senior leadership
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Thinks beyond the immediate task at hand

Education/Certifications:

• 2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited ABA program required; 4-year degree preferred.
• Ohio Notary Public preferred

Position Requirements: 

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon is $56,900–$85,300 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Knorr Bremse Holding Corporation is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time,  we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship. 

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