Patent Paralegal II

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Genentech’s Intellectual Property team is seeking a Patent Paralegal who will provide a high level of paralegal support in all facets of US Patent Law to three or more patent attorneys in the Genentech IP Team. The ideal candidate must possess advanced knowledge of Patent and Trademark (PTO) rules and procedures, be proficient at navigating Patent Center and Assignment Center, and a strong knowledge of and ability to keep abreast of 37 C.F.R. rules and MPEP rules. This position reports directly to a Principal Paralegal Team lead in the Genentech IP Team. Come join our passion for creating and leveraging game-changing IP strategies that enable Genentech to “do now what patients need next!” This individual contributor role involves embracing a growth-mindset and enjoying working in a fast-paced and diverse global organization. The ideal candidate excels at working independently and proactively with minimal direction, has strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and balance competing projects and responsibilities. They will engage actively in Group, Department, and cross-functional projects and initiatives where strategies, processes, operating standards and/or practices are developed and deployed, to ensure the highest quality IP portfolios in a high-performing, agile team setting. The role also requires embracing and fostering a team and organizational culture that reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community. This role is located onsite at Genentech’s South San Francisco, California campus, and a remote working arrangement is not available. Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. To solve the world's most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-7 experience in global patent prosecution.
• High school diploma required.
• Experience with biotechnology patent prosecution, inclusive of the following: Advanced knowledge of Patent and Trademark (PTO) rules and procedures.
• Proficient at navigating Patent Center and Assignment Center.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to keep abreast of 37 C.F.R. rules and MPEP.
• Experience using the USPTO electronic filing system as well as a patent docketing system (IP Manager, CPI, CPA, Anaqua etc.) is required.
• A minimum of intermediate-level of professional technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong skills in the following areas: Organization, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communications to include clarity and tact.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, efficiently, and collaboratively in accordance with deadlines.
• Proactive, self-disciplined and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Anaqua, Google Workspace collaboration tools, Lecorpio (IDS), and iManage is extremely beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing US Patent correspondence, transmittal documents, and formality documents (Declarations and Assignments).
• Correspond with foreign associates and outside counsel relating to all patent prosecution matters.
• Generate weekly docket reports and coordinate with attorneys, colleagues, foreign associates, and outside counsel to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Create, organize, and maintain electronic US and foreign patent files.
• Contribute to the general needs of the Patent and Legal groups. Some examples include providing back-up assistance to peers, and participating on special projects and/or other activities as requested.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees