About IonQ:

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world’s most complex problems. IonQ’s newest generation quantum computers, IonQ Tempo and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA achieve 20x performance results. The company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance in 2025.

The company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world’s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ’s advancements in quantum networking position the company as a leader in building the quantum internet.

The IP Legal team is looking for an Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal to assist with protecting and leveraging the company’s IP. The IP Paralegal will primarily be responsible for docketing, tracking, and monitoring patent portfolio activities, data entry into respective patent and trademark tracking and docketing software systems, assisting with preparation and completion of IP documents and forms, tracking patent procedural requirements, timelines, and bar dates, and assisting in monitoring IP budget. This position will report to the Patent Director and will collaborate closely with technologists and legal counsel.

Responsibilities

Supporting IP Counsels on IP docketing, management, licensing and transactional matters
Serving as a primary point of contact for IP and portfolio management tools (e.g., IP registration, docketing, licensing, and reporting).
Managing maintenance fee/annuities
Assisting IP counsel with managing outside counsel handled patent/trademark filings
Supporting IP counsel on transactional matters, including IP licensing administration and management
Administering internal IP related databases and using them to generate, schedule, and automate reports for metrics, budgets, and dashboards
Collaborating with business partners to provide requested information regarding matters in IP portfolio
Working on trademark renewals and use declarations, specimen collection
Performing preliminary trademark searches using US, EP, and Int’l databases
Collaborating with and providing general support for patent and trademark activities to assigned IP counsel
Setting up matters in IP management software and billing systems
Supporting recurring metrics and reporting
Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and training materials for users of electronic IP management tools

You’d be a good fit:

At least 7+ years of relevant experience (corporate legal department preferred)
Expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and document review platforms
Expertise in IP docketing policies and procedures, IP management software, and IP licensing practices
Experience using complex electronic databases, such as electronic docketing systems (e.g., Foundation IP or equivalent)
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to express complex ideas clearly to various audiences across a large organization
Familiarity with USPTO procedures
Ability to execute tasks and projects independently
Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with others

You’d be a great fit with:

Proactively identify and solve problems independently
Manage competing priorities to complete work reliably in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Work comfortably with technology
Consistently show strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA) will consider remote.
Travel: Up to 5%
Job ID: 1338

The approximate base salary range for this position is $111,692 - $145,649. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.

IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.

We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!

Paralegal, Intellectual Property (IP)

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