Filing and Formalities IP Paralegal I

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. 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...

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 (both US and foreign prosecution experience is preferred)
• 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
• 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

• 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

• This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
• Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level