Sr Paralegal

About Us

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage assigned patent portfolios, proactively monitoring deadlines and following up with US and foreign counsel to ensure all due dates are met in a timely manner
• Maintain current patent-to-product matching for assigned portfolios; periodically update virtual patent marking webpage; work with business/marketing teams to ensure required wording for patent marking is included on product labels
• Support IP counsel and product development teams in the New Product Development process, including preparing required documentation for gate reviews
• Support IP enforcement matters, including conducting searches and drafting correspondence
• Review outside counsel bills for accuracy as requested
• Prepare outside counsel IP legal budget; monitor spend, report unusual activity to business/IP counsel and participate in finance-hosted meetings
• Generate report of IP metrics for leadership; circulate to leadership according to agreed schedule
• Calculate patent term and patent expiration dates as requested
• Audit outside counsel compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines, including compliance with formalities checklists
• Identify and implement tools, process enhancements to drive operational efficiency and quality within the function
• Participate in weekly prosecution calls for assigned portfolios; coordinate with relevant internal and external parties as required actions to implement searching, filing, and maintenance decisions; keep stakeholders apprised of decisions
• Assist with freedom to operate projects, M&A related activity and other patent-related projects
• Support Assistant General Counsel – IP with maintenance of inventory of IP related licenses; audit business/finance actions for both Solstice and counterparty compliance with license payment and other obligations
• Support various special IP projects, including patent recognition events
• Prepare presentations and other documentation required for internal/external meetings, including providing administrative support as required

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• 7+ years' experience as a patent paralegal in a corporate or law firm environment supporting patent prosecution functions, including:
  • preparing and filing US and PCT patent applications, as well as working with foreign agents to file non-US applications
  • preparing formal documents such as Declarations and Assignments
  • supporting prosecution of worldwide patent applications
  • docketing all matters in the filing, prosecution and maintenance of patent applications throughout the world
• Paralegal Certificate or bachelor’s degree

WE VALUE

• Current, deep knowledge of USPTO, PCT and foreign patent office patent filing requirements, formalities requirements (German Inventors Act) and examination procedures
• Bias for action; consistently delivers to deadlines — “Right and fast”
• Clear, succinct, accurate communicator (verbal, written)
• Good working knowledge of docketing software (IPFolio), patent and trademark search programs and internet-based research
• Self-starter committed to identifying and solving problems and meeting deadlines without reminders; demonstrates “can do” and “how can I help?” attitudes. No task too big or small
• Strong focus on process improvement and efficiency
• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving skills, and possesses a client service mindset
• Ability and willingness to work within a matrixed and multi-national organization where priorities and tasks can change, and new skills may need to be acquired
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, CoPilot), SharePoint, AI and with USPTO, EPO and WIPO systems

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $101,589 - $126,987. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes:

• Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays