IP Paralegal

 

This role is hybrid in nature, located at our Exton office. Candidates applying must be located within a 50 mile radius to the job location

 

Who We Are:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

 

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

 

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

 

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide paralegal/legal assistance to the Associate General Counsel personnel. The IP Paralegal plays a crucial role in supporting the lawyers and Legal Department performing various tasks related to legal matters.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist IP attorney(s) with the preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark and copyright applications and related documents (e.g., declarations, powers of attorney and assignments).
• Perform intake of new invention disclosures and maintain docket to remind attorneys regarding upcoming deadlines associated with patent and trademark prosecution.
• Organize and maintain legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, deposition transcripts, and other case-related materials. Paralegals may also draft and revise legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Interact with clients to obtain information and update them on the progress of their matters.
• Prepare and file legal documents. This may include electronic filing in some jurisdictions.
• Ensure that legal work complies with applicable laws and regulations and keep updated on changes in legal requirements that may impact cases.
• Utilize legal software and technology for research, document management, and case management.
• Assist attorney(s) with the preparation and review of internal presentations, memoranda, as well as departmental/committee meeting materials.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and legal teams outside of the IP department, such as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE), and Human Resources

Basic Qualifications: 

• A minimum of three years of paralegal, secretarial or administrative experience is required, preferably within the field of Intellectual Property
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and AppColl or other docketing software
• Must be detail-oriented, organized and have a strong ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines/workload.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) or equivalent from NALA or NFPA
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. patent and trademark laws, rules and procedure, labor law, property law, and/or ESG best practices
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge/familiarity of Paris Convention, the Madrid Protocol, Hague and PCT requirements
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Adhere to legal ethics and professional standards, including maintaining client confidentiality and avoiding conflicts of interest