Filing and Formalities IP Paralegal I

About the role

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.

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

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
• Experience with IManage is preferred
• Organizational skills, effective time management, and attention to detail are required
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting

Schedule

This is a site-based position requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week onsite in accordance with Gilead’s G.Flex policy. Business travel is not required.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $102,085.00 - $132,110.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. 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

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. For additional benefits information, visit Gilead’s Compensation, Benefits, and Wellbeing page.