patent paralegal

Immunome, Inc.

<div><div>Company Overview

Immunome is a clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies. We are advancing an innovative portfolio of therapeutics, drawing on leadership that previously played key roles in the design, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge therapies, including antibody-drug conjugate therapies. Our pipeline includes varegacestat, a late-clinical stage GSI; IM-1021, a clinical-stage ROR1 ADC; and IM-3050, a FAP-targeted radiotherapy that recently received IND clearance. We are also advancing a broad portfolio of early stage ADCs pursuing undisclosed solid tumor targets.</div>
Position Overview

The Senior IP Paralegal is the primary in-house patent operations partner supporting Immunome's global life sciences patent portfolio. Reporting to the Executive Director, IP Counsel, this role owns day-to-day patent prosecution administration and portfolio operations across U.S. and international matters, ensuring audit-ready records, docket integrity, and on-time execution through disciplined process management and proactive risk identification. The Senior IP Paralegal serves as the operational liaison between internal inventors/R&amp;D stakeholders, executive leadership, and outside counsel, and is expected to independently drive systems, workflows, and continuous improvements that scale with company growth.

Responsibilities

Patent Prosecution Support (U.S. and International)
<ul>
<li>Support preparation, review, and filing of U.S. patent applications (provisional and non-provisional) and related formal papers in coordination with outside counsel.</li>
<li>Coordinate PCT filings and national phase entries; manage communications and instructions to foreign associates and outside counsel.</li>
<li>Route and track Office Actions and related correspondence; support internal review cycles and confirm timely filings and acknowledgments.</li>
<li>Assist with post-allowance activities (issue fee processing, formal papers, and issuance documentation) and post-grant administrative actions as needed.</li>
</ul>
 Formalities, Signatures, and Chain of Title
<ul>
<li>Manage and obtain execution of IP formalities documents (declarations, powers of attorney, assignments, inventor documents).</li>
<li>Coordinate assignment recordation and maintain clean chain-of-title across portfolio assets.</li>
<li>Own the preparation, execution, and recordation of IP assignment documents, ensuring timely routing, signatures, and completion of required documentation for corporate and portfolio activities.</li>
<li>Maintain organized matter files, executed documents, and supporting evidence of ownership.</li>
</ul>
Docketing, Deadlines, and Portfolio Administration
<ul>
<li>Maintain and validate accurate docketing for U.S. and foreign matters; perform routine audits to ensure alignment between internal and outside counsel deadlines.</li>
<li>Serve as a primary operational point of contact for outside counsel and docketing/annuity vendors; track status and confirm deliverables.</li>
<li>Drive outside counsel coordination by setting clear priorities, timelines, and deliverable expectations; proactively follow up to protect deadlines and escalate risks as needed.</li>
<li>Support maintenance fee and annuity workflows by reviewing reports, confirming payment instructions, and ensuring portfolio data consistency.</li>
</ul>
In-House IP Operations and Cross-Functional Support
<ul>
<li> Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of an IP management and patent docketing system, including requirements gathering, vendor coordination, data migration, configuration, training, and go-live support.</li>
<li>Own ongoing system administration and data governance, including docket audits, workflow optimization, and user support to ensure reliable, decision-ready portfolio data.</li>
<li>Act as an operational partner to the Executive Director, IP Counsel by anticipating workload, proactively flagging risks, and providing clear status updates.</li>
<li>Prepare patent portfolio reports and summaries for the Executive Director, IP Counsel, including filing activity, upcoming deadlines, and overall portfolio status.</li>
<li>Provide IP operations support across the company (all programs) and partner with other Legal stakeholders on related administrative needs, status reporting, and document workflows.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline patent and IP administrative processes, improve cycle times, and strengthen compliance and record readiness as the company scales.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Paralegal certificate strongly preferred, or equivalent relevant training and experience.</li>
<li>A minimum of 8 years of total related experience is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of patent IP work experience in biotech/pharma or other life sciences settings; prior in-house experience strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience implementing, optimizing, or administering a patent docketing/IP management system and associated workflows (strong preference for prior system implementation ownership).</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage outside counsel and vendors in a deadline-driven environment, including setting priorities, tracking deliverables, and maintaining high-quality, audit-ready records.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of: USPTO filings and prosecution support; PCT workflows and national phase coordination; declarations, POAs, assignments, and recordation; IDS preparation and tracking (as applicable).</li>
<li>Strong organization and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort partnering with legal, R&amp;D, leadership, and outside counsel.</li>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and e-signature tools; strong document management and version control practices.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge and Skills
<ul>
<li>Ownership mindset and ability to operate autonomously in an in-house environment.</li>
<li>Proactive deadline management and risk identification.</li>
<li>High integrity handling confidential IP and sensitive R&amp;D information.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management and service orientation.</li>
<li>Professional maturity and executive presence; ability to influence without authority and work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.</li>
<li>Independent, solutions-oriented approach with sound judgment and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and requests.</li>
<li>Continuous improvement mindset and operational rigor.</li>
<li>Experience with USPTO Patent Center and WIPO ePCT.</li>
<li>Notary preferred</li>
</ul><div>
E/E/O

Immunome, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

E-Verify

Immunome, Inc. is a participant in E-Verify. Please review the following notices: E-Verify Participation Poster | Right to Work Poster (English) | Right to Work Poster (Spanish).</div></div>

Senior IP Paralegal, Life Sciences

Merchant & Gould

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About the job</h2>
Merchant &amp; Gould has been a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 years. We are recognized as one of the most active filers of patents in the country, and are consistently rated among the top patent, copyright and trademark firms. We currently have an opportunity for a patent prosecution legal assistant. The salary range for the position is $75,000-$95,000, based years of experience.
We are looking for a highly skilled patent prosecution legal assistant with five+ years of experience in U.S. patent prosecution. Knowledge and experience with policies and procedures pertaining to the PTO and electronic filing required. The professional we seek must be a positive self-starter, extremely organized, detail-oriented and highly accurate, deadline-driven, have strong computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Summary of Position (hybrid):
Provides client management support for attorney, not limited to written and verbal communications with clients along with maintaining docket and client specific procedures. Assists attorney in prosecuting patent applications in the United States and various foreign countries. 
 
In order to perform one (1) or more essential functions of this role, a minimum of three (3) days in the office is required.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Establishes and maintains patent files: opens files, prepares documents for filing including, patent applications, Preliminary Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, Responses to Missing Parts, Assignments, Amendments, payments of Issue Fees, etc.</li><li>
Reviews all incoming correspondence from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates for essential docketing.</li><li>
Maintain clients&rsquo; portfolios by being proactive in facilitating communication between attorney and client.</li><li>
Maintains and updates docketing log spreadsheet.</li><li>
On-going verbal and written communication with attorneys, clients and foreign associates.</li><li>
Other administrative tasks and projects as may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:<ul><li>BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution.</li><li>Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements. IPFolio, Memotech, etc. is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with the prosecution of U.S. Trademark applications a plus.</li><li>Ability to work comfortably with advanced computer software (after training) and effectively use and maintain a computer database. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Possible use of speech-to-text transcription software.</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney.</li><li>Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.</li><li>Ability to concentrate on detailed work for up to 80% of work day.</li><li>Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group, including clients, attorneys and others, and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.</li><li>High level of responsibility, dedication and accuracy required.</li><li>Work on rare occasions requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform essential duties of the job; may occasionally require irregular hours.</li><li>Regular attendance at work.</li></ul></li></ul>
We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, and ten firm holidays.
To be considered, please apply online at Career Opportunities (merchantgould.com). You will need to provide a resume and professional references.
Merchant &amp; Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We welcome candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 1-612-332-5300.
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Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant (hybrid)

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About the job</h2>
Merchant &amp; Gould has been a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 years. We are recognized as one of the most active filers of patents in the country, and are consistently rated among the top patent, copyright and trademark firms. We currently have an opportunity for a patent prosecution legal assistant. The salary range for the position is $70,000-$90,000, based years of experience.
We are looking for a highly skilled patent prosecution legal assistant with five+ years of experience in U.S. patent prosecution. Knowledge and experience with policies and procedures pertaining to the PTO and electronic filing required. The professional we seek must be a positive self-starter, extremely organized, detail-oriented and highly accurate, deadline-driven, have strong computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Summary of Position (hybrid):
Provides client management support for attorney, not limited to written and verbal communications with clients along with maintaining docket and client specific procedures. Assists attorney in prosecuting patent applications in the United States and various foreign countries. 
 
In order to perform one (1) or more essential functions of this role, a minimum of three (3) days in the office is required.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Establishes and maintains patent files: opens files, prepares documents for filing including, patent applications, Preliminary Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, Responses to Missing Parts, Assignments, Amendments, payments of Issue Fees, etc.</li><li>
Reviews all incoming correspondence from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates for essential docketing.</li><li>
Maintain clients&rsquo; portfolios by being proactive in facilitating communication between attorney and client.</li><li>
Maintains and updates docketing log spreadsheet.</li><li>
On-going verbal and written communication with attorneys, clients and foreign associates.</li><li>
Other administrative tasks and projects as may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:<ul><li>BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution.</li><li>Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements. IPFolio, Memotech, etc. is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with the prosecution of U.S. Trademark applications a plus.</li><li>Ability to work comfortably with advanced computer software (after training) and effectively use and maintain a computer database. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Possible use of speech-to-text transcription software.</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney.</li><li>Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.</li><li>Ability to concentrate on detailed work for up to 80% of work day.</li><li>Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group, including clients, attorneys and others, and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.</li><li>High level of responsibility, dedication and accuracy required.</li><li>Work on rare occasions requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform essential duties of the job; may occasionally require irregular hours.</li><li>Regular attendance at work.</li></ul></li></ul>
We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, and ten firm holidays.
To be considered, please apply online at Career Opportunities (merchantgould.com). You will need to provide a resume and professional references.
Merchant &amp; Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We welcome candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 1-612-332-5300.
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McNeill PLLC

McNeill PLLC, a certified majority woman-owned biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, is looking for a patent prosecution coordinator with at least 5 years of experience.Successful candidates will be responsible for a wide range of complex and substantive duties. The patent prosecution coordinator will provide patent-related paralegal services on client billable and non-billable matters including, but not limited to:<ul><li>preparing and uploading US and PCT filings in Patent Center,</li><li>assisting with the preparation of information disclosure statements,</li><li>preparing and uploading PCT applications in ePCT,</li><li>managing foreign and PCT filings,</li><li>drafting reporting letters and patent prosecution shells,</li><li>assisting with electronic file management,</li><li>together with the firm&rsquo;s docketing team, monitoring and managing patent prosecution deadlines in the firm&rsquo;s docket system, including creating and clearing docket entries,</li><li>providing general administrative support to the attorneys of the firm, and</li><li>handling other miscellaneous activities required in a small firm environment.</li></ul>Candidates will be expected to take responsibility for specific client matters and will be responsible, along with the firm&rsquo;s attorneys, for reviewing and meeting all deadlines through the careful monitoring of docket deadlines and prioritization of daily tasks.ABOUT YOUFive years of experience in an IP law practice providing patent prosecution related tasks; a strong knowledge of US patent prosecution rules; a strong knowledge of the PCT process; an ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints; possess excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and professionally; maintain a high-level of attention to detail and organization; and proficiency with EFS-Web, Microsoft software applications, and docketing systems. Preference will be given to candidates with substantial foreign filing experience.ABOUT USA group of former big law attorneys founded McNeill in 2014 and continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in chemistry and life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years.We love what we do! We work with the best and brightest innovative clients at the cutting edge of biotechnology and chemistry. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a big firm level environment, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respect for employee work-life balance. We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.<ul><li>The firm has never had a central brick-and-mortar location and instead uses advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows us to hire the best candidates from different locations.</li><li>We offer comprehensive and generous benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and alternative work schedules (the option to work a compressed workweek) after a minimum tenure of one year for eligible employees. The firm also provides a competitive salary, 401(k) plan with a generous matching component, four weeks of paid time off earned on a pro rata basis throughout the year, generous paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and twelve paid holidays including the employee&rsquo;s birthday. Eligible employees may elect to make pre-tax contributions to a flexible spending account or a health savings account.</li><li>We provide home office equipment.</li><li>We support professional development by providing training.</li></ul>Compensation range: $40-60 per hourFull or part-time nonexempt position. Salary commensurate with experience.Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and desired schedule (for example, M-F, 9-5 with a break for lunch) to careers@mcneilliplaw.com.Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify the human resources manager.Candidates may apply from AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, UT, VA, WA, and WI. The successful candidate will work from their own home office.McNeill PLLC does not accept resumes through search firms or other third parties. We only accept resumes directly from candidates who are interested in joining our firm.This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.Massachusetts law requires we make the following statement: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. We do not use lie detector tests for our employees in any state.Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Have you attached a cover letter providing your requested schedule and compensation?</li><li>Do you have at least five years of experience in an IP law practice providing patent prosecution related tasks?</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

PATENT PROSECUTION COORDINATOR – 100% Remote

Pak Immigration Group LLC

Job Overview We are seeking an Immigration Paralegal or Attorney to work part-time.Specifically, we are seeking someone with at least 2 years of experience in writing and filing appeals to the BIA and briefs with the federal district court and circuit court of appeals. You do not need to be licensed. You must be completely familiar with the court rules and procedures.This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to immigration law cases while supporting a variety of legal functions across multiple practice areas. The ideal candidate will be energetic, proactive, and possess a strong passion for helping clients navigate complex immigration processes. You will play a vital role in managing case files, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and providing exceptional administrative support to ensure smooth case progression. This position is perfect for someone eager to make a meaningful impact while working flexible hours in a collaborative environment.Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with preparing and filing immigration appeals to the BIA, Federal Court and Circuit Court of Appeals. Must have knowledge and experience with PACERS and ECF.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other resources to support case strategies and stay current on immigration laws and regulations</li><li>Review and organize legal documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procedural requirements</li><li>Interview clients to gather pertinent information and document case details accurately</li><li>Draft legal correspondence, affidavits, declarations, and other supporting documentation with precision and clarity</li><li>Manage multiple cases simultaneously by maintaining organized files, tracking deadlines, and updating case statuses efficiently</li><li>Provide administrative support including data entry, proofreading, transcription, filing, and maintaining document management systems</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, government agencies, and internal teams via phone etiquette and professional correspondence</li><li>Support other practice areas as needed such as family law, landlord-tenant law, workers&rsquo; compensation law, personal injury law, estate planning, environmental law, tribal law &amp; regulations, patent law, securities law, litigation, contracts, or UCC law</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Paralegal experience or attorney background with at least 2 solid years of immigration law is required; familiarity with other practice areas such as divorces and criminal law is a plus</li><li>Proven ability to manage legal research using Westlaw or LexisNexis effectively</li><li>Experience working within a law office environment with legal administrative tasks including document review and case management</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail</li><li>Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence with clarity and professionalism</li><li>Proficiency in legal software such as DOCKETWISE, Document Management Systems (DMS), and data entry tools</li><li>Demonstrated clerical experience including filing, proofreading, transcription, phone etiquette, and administrative support functions</li></ul>This part-time position offers an engaging work environment where your skills will directly contribute to client success. We value energetic professionals who thrive on organization and precision while making a positive difference in clients&rsquo; lives through expert legal support.Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Immigration Paralegal or Attorney - Part Time

Qualcomm

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Company:
</h2>Qualcomm Incorporated
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Area:
</h2>Legal Group, Legal Group &gt; Legal Specialist
General Summary:
Manages dockets, portfolios, investigations, transactions, and/or litigations across the life cycle to provide comprehensive legal and operational support to department. Fulfills Qualcomm's obligations by analyzing data and information, conducting research, producing documents, and executing requests. Maintains up-to-date awareness of legal framework as well as internal policies, procedures, and resources to meet department legal needs, and looks for ways to increase efficiencies. Collaborates within and outside of the company to understand needs and address issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in the legal field and 3+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
</li></ul>OR
 
Paralegal Certificate and 3+ years of experience in the legal field and 3+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
 
OR
 
High School diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of experience in the legal field and 6+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
Qualifications
<ul><li>Both in-house OR private practice law firm experience required.
</li><li>Skilled in USPTO prosecution procedures, rules, and forms.
</li><li>Solid knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures and rules.
</li><li>Supreme Docket Management, time management and organization skills.
</li><li>Impeccable multi-tasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
</li><li>Skilled in exhibiting professionalism and composure in stressful situations and in meeting short deadlines.
</li><li>Ability to read, understand, and extract relevant information accurately from legal documents.
</li><li>Solid skills in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate to advanced skills using Word and Excel.
</li><li>Must have strong aptitude for computer software application programs and working knowledge of applicable software programs for carrying out patent prosecution duties, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, patent and trademark filing programs (USPTO e-filing, e-PCT, PCT-Safe), online services (e.g., USPTO, records management systems, and docketing programs.
</li><li>Expertise in using computer databases and web-based platforms.
</li><li>Strong familiarity with the USPTO website and other US and foreign patent internet sites and tools.
</li><li>Knowledge and extensive experience using ePCT. File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center.
</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Adobe Acrobat Professional and Visio.
</li></ul>Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Manages multiple medium to large sized and/or complex dockets, portfolios, investigations, transactions, and/or litigations across the life cycle to support Qualcomm's obligations with minimal guidance.
</li><li>Leverages knowledge of relevant legal framework as well as Qualcomm policies, practices, resources, systems, and tools related to one's area to provide legal support to department and other legal personnel.
</li><li>Analyzes, interprets, executes, and fulfills requests to meet obligations based on in-depth knowledge of one's legal area or business function.
</li><li>Drafts, files, produces, reviews, and/or preserves work product in fulfillment of Qualcomm's obligations with little to no guidance.
</li><li>Researches, collects, and reviews data from various resources to obtain necessary information and documents; helps junior team members do the same.
</li><li>Accurately enters, analyzes, and manages legal data, runs queries, and locates and extracts information from databases with close attention to detail; helps junior team members do the same.
</li><li>Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and/or external stakeholders (e.g., in-house attorneys, outside counsel, legal analysts) with minimal guidance to understand needs, share updates, and address issues.
</li><li>Follows processes and approaches to accomplish work and recognizes ways to improve existing ones.
</li><li>Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with supervision.
</li><li>Makes sound, ethical, and timely decisions, solicits guidance from senior team members as needed.
</li></ul>The IP Legal Specialist, Staff will support the patent prosecution team by working closely with patent attorneys/agents and interacting with outside legal counsel and foreign associates.
Responsibilities include:
<ul><li>Preparing, filing, and prosecuting patents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) using ePCT. File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center.
</li><li>Manage all related prosecution documents for US and PCT applications. This includes corresponding with foreign associates on foreign prosecution and timely reporting of official correspondence.
</li><li>Work with internal attorneys, agents, and international law firms utilizing knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent rules and requirements to respond to office actions, complete formalities, and provide all materials and support. Monitor and ensure all deadlines are met.
</li><li>Preparing and filing various patent-related documents such as provisional, non-provisional, PCT, and design application transmittal papers, preliminary amendments, responses to missing parts, petitions, requests for extensions of time, information disclosure statements, notices of appeal, and paying issue fees.
</li><li>Coordinating and executing Assignments, Powers of Attorney, and Declarations.
</li><li>Managing all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign patent prosecution, including drafting formality documents, attending to document legalization, and complying with priority document requirements.
</li><li>Contributing to administrative projects to uphold the highest legal and ethical standards in the IP Department.
</li><li>Processing patent-related emails from the IP team and US and foreign patent counsel.
</li><li>Updating patent deadlines, entering commentary on their status, and removing completed deadlines upon confirmation of filing.
</li><li>Preparing, distributing, and updating docket reports for attorneys/agents as requested.
</li><li>Collaborating with attorneys/agents to track and ensure timely compliance with deadlines.
</li><li>Developing best practices and job aids to maintain a high-functioning IP Department.
</li><li>Performing additional duties as assigned.
</li></ul><div>Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
</div>To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. 
Pay range and Other Compensation &amp; Benefits :
$40.27 - $60.41
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer &ndash; and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .</div>

Legal Specialist, Senior

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Company:
</h2>Qualcomm Incorporated
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Area:
</h2>Legal Group, Legal Group &gt; Legal Specialist
General Summary:
Manages dockets, portfolios, investigations, transactions, and/or litigations across the life cycle to provide comprehensive legal and operational support to department. Fulfills Qualcomm's obligations by analyzing data and information, conducting research, producing documents, and executing requests. Maintains up-to-date awareness of legal framework as well as internal policies, procedures, and resources to meet department legal needs, and looks for ways to increase efficiencies. Collaborates within and outside of the company to understand needs and address issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in the legal field and 5+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
</li></ul>OR
 
Paralegal Certificate and 5+ years of experience in the legal field and 5+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
 
OR
 
High School diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of experience in the legal field and 8+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Both in-house OR private practice law firm experience required.
</li><li>Skilled in USPTO prosecution procedures, rules, and forms.
</li><li>Solid knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures and rules.
</li><li>Supreme Docket Management, time management and organization skills.
</li><li>Impeccable multi-tasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
</li><li>Skilled in exhibiting professionalism and composure in stressful situations and in meeting short deadlines.
</li><li>Ability to read, understand, and extract relevant information accurately from legal documents.
</li><li>Solid skills in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate to advanced skills using Word and Excel.
</li><li>Must have strong aptitude for computer software application programs and working knowledge of applicable software programs for carrying out patent prosecution duties, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, patent and trademark filing programs (USPTO e-filing, e-PCT, PCT-Safe),online services (e.g., USPTO, records management systems, and docketing programs.
</li><li>Expertise in using computer databases and web-based platforms.
</li><li>Strong familiarity with the USPTO website and other US and foreign patent internet sites and tools.
</li><li>Knowledge and extensive experience using ePCT. File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center.
</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Adobe Acrobat Professional and Visio.
</li></ul>Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Manages multiple medium to large sized and/or complex dockets, portfolios, investigations, transactions, and/or litigations across the life cycle to support Qualcomm's obligations with minimal guidance.
</li><li>Leverages knowledge of relevant legal framework as well as Qualcomm policies, practices, resources, systems, and tools related to one's area to provide legal support to department and other legal personnel.
</li><li>Analyzes, interprets, executes, and fulfills requests to meet obligations based on in-depth knowledge of one's legal area or business function.
</li><li>Drafts, files, produces, reviews, and/or preserves work product in fulfillment of Qualcomm's obligations with little to no guidance.
</li><li>Researches, collects, and reviews data from various resources to obtain necessary information and documents; helps junior team members do the same.
</li><li>Accurately enters, analyzes, and manages legal data, runs queries, and locates and extracts information from databases with close attention to detail; helps junior team members do the same.
</li><li>Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and/or external stakeholders (e.g., in-house attorneys, outside counsel, legal analysts) with minimal guidance to understand needs, share updates, and address issues.
</li><li>Follows processes and approaches to accomplish work and recognizes ways to improve existing ones.
</li><li>Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with supervision.
</li><li>Makes sound, ethical, and timely decisions, solicits guidance from senior team members as needed.
</li></ul>The IP Legal Specialist, Staff will support the patent prosecution team by working closely with patent attorneys/agents and interacting with outside legal counsel and foreign associates.
Responsibilities include:
<ul><li>Preparing, filing, and prosecuting patents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) using ePCT. File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center.
</li><li>Manage all related prosecution documents for US and PCT applications. This includes corresponding with foreign associates on foreign prosecution and timely reporting of official correspondence.
</li><li>Work with internal attorneys, agents, and international law firms utilizing knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent rules and requirements to respond to office actions, complete formalities, and provide all materials and support. Monitor and ensure all deadlines are met.
</li><li>Preparing and filing various patent-related documents such as provisional, non-provisional, PCT, and design application transmittal papers, preliminary amendments, responses to missing parts, petitions, requests for extensions of time, information disclosure statements, notices of appeal, and paying issue fees.
</li><li>Coordinating and executing Assignments, Powers of Attorney, and Declarations.
</li><li>Managing all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign patent prosecution, including drafting formality documents, attending to document legalization, and complying with priority document requirements.
</li><li>Contributing to administrative projects to uphold the highest legal and ethical standards in the IP Department.
</li><li>Processing patent-related emails from the IP team and US and foreign patent counsel.
</li><li>Updating patent deadlines, entering commentary on their status, and removing completed deadlines upon confirmation of filing.
</li><li>Preparing, distributing, and updating docket reports for attorneys/agents as requested.
</li><li>Collaborating with attorneys/agents to track and ensure timely compliance with deadlines.
</li><li>Developing best practices and job aids to maintain a high-functioning IP Department.
</li><li>Performing additional duties as assigned.
</li><li>Provides guidance to other members; does not have direct reports.
</li><li>Decisions are moderate in nature. Errors are detected and corrected with relatively minor financial impact or effect on projects, operations, or customer relationships. May require involvement beyond immediate work group to correct.
</li><li>Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels. Role may require strong negotiation and influence, communication to large groups or high-level constituents.
</li><li>Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.
</li><li>Substantial creativity is needed to innovate new processes, procedures, or work products within guidelines or to achieve established objectives.
</li><li>Deductive and inductive problem solving is required; multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem; often information is missing or incomplete; intermediate data analysis/interpretation skills may be required.
</li><li>Incumbent's input may be solicited during strategic planning period.
</li></ul><div>Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. 
Pay range and Other Compensation &amp; Benefits :
$47.27 - $70.91
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer &ndash; and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .</div>

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