Senior Paralegal, Intellectual Property
ImmunityBio, Inc.
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Responsibilities:
- Establish IP best practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinate with outside counsel; oversee billing and IP-related matters.
- Lead/support high-impact efforts (due diligence, IP acquisitions, integrations).
- Draft, revise, and file patent documents (applications, amendments, responses).
- Own internal/external IP processes; maintain filing through electronic systems.
- Monitor IP systems to meet prosecution and renewal deadlines.
- Conduct preliminary patent research; summarize findings.
- Coordinate timely submission of documents with corporate counsel and IP team.
- Prepare/transmit legal correspondence, reports, and filings.
- Maintain electronic and hard copy records; draft pleadings and routine motions/notices.
- Handle docketing for case deadlines; conduct factual and legal research.
- Provide litigation support (subpoenas, document requests, RFIs).
- Adhere to SOPs, improve processes, and standardize templates; complete ad-hoc cross-functional projects.
Qualifications:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years IP paralegal experience; or High school diploma/equivalent + 12+ years IP paralegal experience.
- Required: Paralegal certification; specialized IP paralegal experience.
- Required: Patent-based tools (LexisNexis, Anaqua, Legal Tracker, Derwent) and IP analytics experience.
- Required: Experience working with outside counsel managing domestic and foreign patent prosecutions.
- Preferred: Law firm and in-house life sciences experience.
Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of patents/trademarks/copyrights/trade secrets; US and international patent prosecution.
- IP project management, prioritization/multitasking, proofreading, confidentiality, strong written/oral communication.
Benefits (listed): Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness programs; EAP; Life/AD&D; Short/Long-term disability; FSAs; 401(k) match; 529; Legal services/ID protection/pet insurance/discounts; PTO (11 holidays; Unlimited for exempt; specific vacation/personal/health pay for non-exempt).
Application instructions:
- Apply within 60 days of posting (or sooner if filled/closed).
- Establish IP best practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinate with outside counsel; oversee billing and IP-related matters.
- Lead/support high-impact efforts (due diligence, IP acquisitions, integrations).
- Draft, revise, and file patent documents (applications, amendments, responses).
- Own internal/external IP processes; maintain filing through electronic systems.
- Monitor IP systems to meet prosecution and renewal deadlines.
- Conduct preliminary patent research; summarize findings.
- Coordinate timely submission of documents with corporate counsel and IP team.
- Prepare/transmit legal correspondence, reports, and filings.
- Maintain electronic and hard copy records; draft pleadings and routine motions/notices.
- Handle docketing for case deadlines; conduct factual and legal research.
- Provide litigation support (subpoenas, document requests, RFIs).
- Adhere to SOPs, improve processes, and standardize templates; complete ad-hoc cross-functional projects.
Qualifications:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years IP paralegal experience; or High school diploma/equivalent + 12+ years IP paralegal experience.
- Required: Paralegal certification; specialized IP paralegal experience.
- Required: Patent-based tools (LexisNexis, Anaqua, Legal Tracker, Derwent) and IP analytics experience.
- Required: Experience working with outside counsel managing domestic and foreign patent prosecutions.
- Preferred: Law firm and in-house life sciences experience.
Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of patents/trademarks/copyrights/trade secrets; US and international patent prosecution.
- IP project management, prioritization/multitasking, proofreading, confidentiality, strong written/oral communication.
Benefits (listed): Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness programs; EAP; Life/AD&D; Short/Long-term disability; FSAs; 401(k) match; 529; Legal services/ID protection/pet insurance/discounts; PTO (11 holidays; Unlimited for exempt; specific vacation/personal/health pay for non-exempt).
Application instructions:
- Apply within 60 days of posting (or sooner if filled/closed).