Filing and Formalities IP Paralegal I

Specific Responsibilities:
- Preparing Declarations and Assignments for the Filing and Formalities Team
- Obtaining signatures for Powers of Attorney, Declarations, and Assignments
- Assisting the team in preparing and recording Assignments in patent cases
- Preparing and sending order letters to foreign agents for foreign filing
- Obtaining authentication documents (e.g., certified copies) as necessary for filing
- Assisting with formatting patent applications
- Arranging necessary translations
- Ordering formal drawings as required
- Filing electronic documents in the IManage legal document management system
- Notarization

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:
- Paralegal certification preferred
- Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in US patent prosecution, or 4+ years with an AA degree, or 5 years with a High School Diploma (US and foreign prosecution experience preferred)
- 2–3 years prior experience in patents or IP 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
- Strong computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe)
- IManage experience preferred
- Organizational skills, effective time management, and attention to detail
- Ability to work well with others in a team setting

Working Conditions:
- Site-based; minimum three (3) days per week onsite (G.Flex policy)

Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: $102,085.00–$132,110.00
- May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)

Application Instructions:
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.