Please send your resume to careers@ip-house.com with "Investigator" in the subject line to apply. Applications submitted via LinkedIn's Easy Apply will not be considered.
Objectives and Responsibilities
IP House is looking for Investigators with creative mindsets who can think on their feet and are passionate about protecting our clients' intellectual property as well as the safety of consumers. They'll perform target research, conduct undercover buys, process evidence, prepare buy reports, and engage with suspected scammers and resellers to develop intelligence.
Investigators will be tasked with the following:
Search online for sellers, capture images of listings, and research target identities
Communicate with sellers under assumed identity via text, phone, email or message boards
Conduct undercover test purchases
Receive, photograph, label evidence & create chain of custody documentation
Update tracking files & databases
Draft detailed investigation reports and follow-up with clients
Maintain high accuracy and attention to detail in all reporting activities
Other tasks as assigned.
This position requires in-office presence at our Erie, Pennsylvania location. Scheduling is flexible.
Qualifications & Experience
No investigation or undercover purchasing experience is required. On-the-job training will be provided for all aspects of the role. The ideal candidates will be hard-working, enthusiastic individuals with an exceptional ability to prioritize and reprioritize daily tasks. Success depends on the following:
Ability to work in-office at our Erie, PA location
Ability to follow detailed directions
Strong verbal communication skills with ability to maintain composure during difficult conversations
Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
Ability to write detailed, comprehensive notes and reports
Demonstrated proficiency in internet research and use of MS Office applications.
Compensation & Benefits
$17- $28 hourly, depending on level of investigative experience, in a 40-hour work week. In addition to competitive wages, we offer comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k), and more.
We hire qualified candidates who are legally eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Company Background
IP House is a global professional services organization focused on protecting intellectual property. Founded in 2024, IP House is built on the foundation of several acquisitions in the intellectual property, professional services, and legal services industries. The company seeks to help businesses deal with the legal issues surrounding the protection of copyrights, physical products, trademarks, and design patents. The issues around intellectual property affect every business through the risk of counterfeiting, change in reputation, shareholder value, and security. IP House aims to tackle these issues globally, operating on every continent and across industries to help businesses protect their intellectual property and offer solutions to identify and mitigate these risks.
IP House seeks excellence through diversity in its staff. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status.