[Remote] IP / Legal Ops Paralegal

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Legal.io is a leading tech company seeking an IP / Legal Ops Paralegal to support their Trademark, Marketing, and Copyright team. The role involves managing copyright paralegal duties and legal operations work, primarily using Slack for communication and project management.ResponsibilitiesProvide full-time paralegal coverage maintaining continuity of existing workflows and stakeholder relationshipsPerform copyright paralegal tasks (~20 hours/week): manage DMCA escalation workflow (offshore team handles routine takedowns; expect ~1 hour/day of escalations), assist with registrations and documentation, support content review and clearance processes for marketing and TV adsAddress legal ops and project-management backlog (~20 hours/week): triage stalled projects, update trackers, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (creative, marketing, studios, offshore legal teams), help run status meetings, and drive projects to completionOperate primarily in Slack for intake, content review, approvals, and stakeholder communication; maintain timely, clear Slack-based status updatesDocument processes and handoffs clearly to enable smooth transition back to the returning paralegal; prepare concise status reports and escalation notes for leadership as neededCollaborate with offshore teams on routine tasks and escalate only higher-complexity mattersAdhere to IP, privacy, and corporate policies while working with creative content and external partnersSkillsParalegal experience with proven ability to manage day-to-day paralegal tasks independentlyDemonstrated legal operations or project-management experience (tracking, triage, stakeholder coordination, running meetings to closure)Expertise using Slack for workflows and communications; comfortable building and managing Slack-based processesExcellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detailAbility to start on short notice and commit to 40 hours/week for the coverage period; available remotely within the United StatesCopyright experience, including familiarity with DMCA takedown processes and content clearance for marketing/TV adsPrior experience supporting IP teams (trademark, copyright, marketing-focused legal work) or working with creative/studios teamsExperience with common project-management and collaboration tools in addition to SlackParalegal certification or relevant legal education is a plusCompany OverviewLegal.io is the enterprise marketplace for legal talent and tools. We help legal departments hire better legal talent faster. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.legal.io/.