IP Paralegal III

8-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Bristol Myers Squibb company is currently seeking an experienced IP Paralegal III to join their team in Cambridge, MA. This challenging and meaningful role offers the opportunity to work on unique and interesting projects in a diverse and high-achieving environment. The company recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility, offering competitive benefits and programs to support employees in both their professional and personal pursuits. As an IP Paralegal III, you will be responsible for advanced knowledge of US and foreign patent procedures, monitoring progress of patent cases, reviewing patent application files for compliance, and liaising with outside counsel and agents to ensure compliance with company processes and USPTO rules. You will also have the opportunity to participate in best practice group meetings and mentor other legal assistants and paralegals. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of work experience or a Paralegal Certificate with 8+ years of work experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, consulting firm, or comparable experience. If this sounds like the challenging and fulfilling role you have been looking for, apply now and take your career to new heights with Bristol Myers Squibb.

Salary Information:
- The salary for this position is competitive and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Bristol Myers Squibb offers a wide variety of competitive benefits, services, and programs to support employees in their personal and professional pursuits.

Job Title:
- IP Paralegal III

Experience Information:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of work experience or a Paralegal Certificate with 8+ years of work experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, consulting firm, or comparable experience.

Responsibilities:
- Advanced knowledge of US and foreign patent procedures
- Monitoring progress of patent cases and dockets
- Reviewing patent application files for compliance
- Liaising with outside counsel and agents to ensure compliance with company processes and USPTO rules
- Participating in best practice group meetings and mentoring other legal assistants and paralegals

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of work experience or a Paralegal Certificate with 8+ years of work experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, consulting firm, or comparable experience
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013, IP Management Software, and Document Management Software
- Strong skills and experience with Patent-In software and reference management
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and processes
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience with expense reports and travel arrangements

Working with Bristol Myers Squibb:
- Challenging and meaningful work in a diverse and high-achieving environment
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility

About Bristol Myers Squibb:
- Recognized global biopharmaceutical company
- Focus on transforming the lives of patients
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Emphasis on innovation and collaboration
- Opportunities for career advancement and development

Not specified

Competitive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, and vacation time.

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US and foreign patent procedures, USPTO Private PAIR, IP Management Software, Document Management System, patent application files, USPTO requirements, BMS department standards, U.S. outside counsel law firms, USPTO rules, Code of Federal Regulations, Manual of Patent Examining Procedure, Patent Term Adjustment, best practice group meetings, oral and written communication, procedural document writing, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, IP Management Software, Document Management Software, reference management, docketing, Chemdraw, expense reports, travel arrangements, meeting organization.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online through the company's careers website.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, Paralegal Certificate (preferred)

Legal