Filing and Formalities IP Paralegal I
About The Position
This position is within the Intellectual Property Department at Gilead Sciences, reporting to the Filing & Formalities Manager. The IP prosecution team consists of 16 Attorneys and 11 Paralegals. This team comprises high-caliber, reputable, and highly hard-working IP professionals. They are integral to the company’s ability to continue providing therapies to medical areas of unmet needs worldwide. As a Filing and Formalities IP Paralegal I at Gilead, you will prepare Declarations, and Assignments for Filing and Formalities Team, obtain signatures for Powers of Attorney, Declarations, and Assignments, assist the filing and formalities paralegal team in preparing and recording Assignments in patent cases, prepare and send order letters to foreign agents for foreign filing, obtain Authentication documents (such as certified copies) as necessary for filing, assist the filing and formalities paralegal team with formatting patent applications, arrange necessary translations, order formal drawings as required, file electronic documents in the IManage legal document management system, and handle notarization.
Requirements
- Paralegal certification is preferred
- Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in US patent prosecution, or 4+ years with an AA Degree or 5 years experience with a High School Diploma
- Two-three years prior experience in patents or IP is preferred
- Some foreign filing experience
- Knowledge of filing in Patent Center
- Experience with ePCT
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Notary certification or willingness and ability to obtain Notary
- High proficiency in computer skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
- Experience with IManage is preferred
- Organizational skills, effective time management, and attention to detail are required
- Candidates must possess the ability to work well with others in a team setting
Nice To Haves
- US and foreign prosecution experience is preferred
- Experience with IManage is preferred
Responsibilities
- Preparing Declarations, and Assignments for Filing and Formalities Team
- Obtaining signatures for Powers of Attorney, Declarations, and Assignments
- Assisting the filing and formalities paralegal team in preparing and recording Assignments in patent cases
- Preparing and sending order letters to foreign agents for foreign filing
- Obtaining Authentication documents (such as certified copies) as necessary for filing
- Assisting the filing and formalities paralegal team with formatting patent applications
- Arranging necessary translations
- Ordering formal drawings as required
- Filing electronic documents in the IManage legal document management system
- Notarization
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
- Paid time off
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
