Paralegal, Marketing and Trademarks - Carvana

About Carvana

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now. 

About the team and position

Join Carvana’s Legal Department in the role of Paralegal, Marketing & Trademarks. Carvana is looking for an experienced and motivated paralegal to serve on Carvana’s Intellectual Property & Marketing Team, a key part of Carvana’s Legal Department, responsible for the efficient and effective management of Carvana’s marketing legal risk and intellectual property portfolio and litigation. As a member of Carvana’s  Intellectual Property & Marketing Team, you’ll assist with managing the marketing review process and providing guidance to the business on all consumer-facing content and other key advertising campaigns, as well as assist with Carvana’s trademark portfolio.

What you’ll be doing

• Review and provide guidance on marketing materials, advertisements, partnership/influencer campaigns, sweepstakes/contests, other promotional content, and customer communications to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and company policies.
• Advise on appropriate disclaimers, disclosures, and other legal requirements for marketing campaigns.
• Draft/review simple agreements related to marketing activities, including liability waivers, influencer contracts, and trademark licenses/permissions.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on various advertising legal issues, as directed by attorneys. Keep the team informed about changes in laws and regulations that may impact marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Perform and manage phases of trademark applications, including collection of evidence of use, filings, docketing deadlines, assist with responding to office actions, and maintenance work. Communicate with internal and external counsel regarding deadlines.
• Assist in and manage trademark enforcement activity, as directed by attorneys, including proactively monitoring and researching domains and websites and fielding concerns from the business regarding potential infringement.  
• Develop an understanding of Carvana business processes and systems and build associated technical understanding related to the automotive and financial services industries. 
• Lead projects and other deliverables as assigned by IP & Marketing Team leadership, or other Legal leaders.
• Establish and maintain excellent communication and positive relationships with business partners and Legal Department colleagues to ensure successful outcomes concerning marketing and intellectual property matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you should know/have

The successful Paralegal, Marketing and Trademark is team oriented and highly attentive to detail, focused on customer service, a problem solver and comfortable with ambiguity while managing multiple high-priority projects at once.  This position requires an understanding of Carvana’s organizational goals and an appreciation of how the Intellectual Property/Marketing Team’s efforts can support those goals.  This position requires frequent interaction with Carvana’s business teams and requires clear communication that presents complex information in a concise and easy-to-understand manner.  Once trained, a successful paralegal will be able to work independently with minimal supervision.    

We also look for:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal with advertising laws 
• Knowledge of federal and state false advertising and deceptive trade practices laws
• Experience interacting with and working directly with/for internal/external business partners.

We’d be thrilled if you also have: 

• Experience with trademark portfolio management, CORSEARCH or other IP management tools
• Experience with the USPTO application and maintenance process
• In-house experience

What we’ll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied career development.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.