Job Title: Patent Paralegal Associate
Job Responsibilities:
- The Patent Paralegal Associate will report to a Senior Patent Counsel and assist patent counsel in various locations including CT, NJ, and MI, specifically for Adhesives Technology.
- Manage a demanding workload from various locations as part of the North American Patent Group.
- Collaborate with the legal department and other departments within the company as well as outside counsel.
- Responsibilities include patent docketing, patent filings, communication with outside counsel and foreign agents, business partners, and scientists.
- Manage various dockets and train personnel in patent procedures.
- Utilize the company's global contract management system to retrieve and review various agreements as needed.
- Support the North American Law Group with information, documents, and projects as requested.
- Handle miscellaneous information requests from the company and its affiliates.
- Interact with senior professionals within the company.
- Work with attorneys, outside counsel, and foreign agents to ensure all deadlines are timely met.
- Attend regular team meetings to discuss and align on short-term and long-term projects.
- Collaborate with the Litigation team on any litigation matters related to patents or trade secrets, as appropriate.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate or equivalent experience are required.
- Preferred 1-2 years of related law firm or in-house experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams, with a willingness to learn other systems including the company's global contract management and Unycom docketing system, and the USPTO’s Patent Center.
- Notary public certification is a plus.
- Ability to interact with colleagues, outside counsel, and other third parties professionally.
- Preferred experience in patent law firm or in-house settings.
Salary Information:
- The salary range for this role is $70, - $85,. This is the anticipated range when setting wages for this position, though variations may occur based on various factors. This range may also be modified in the future.
Additional Information:
- The role offers flexible or hybrid work models.
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities.
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs.
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks.
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and matching shares.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and a 401(k) plan matched by the employer.
- Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, and caregiver services.
- Paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, holidays, volunteer time off, and more.
Company Policies:
- The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered company property, and therefore, no fee will be paid for any placement resulting from unsolicited referrals.
- The company is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected categories.
Application Information:
- Applications should be submitted through the company's career site by clicking the "Apply for this role" button. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
- The application deadline is open as long as the vacancy is listed on the career site.
