What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Paralegal (1-year contract) position at Russell Tobin?
Title : Patent Paralegal
Location : South San Francisco, CA
Type : Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH per week)
Contract Length : One-year with possibility to extend
Hourly Rate : $60-70 / hour, DOE
Our client, a San Francisco-based biotechnology company, is currently seeking a Patent Paralegal to support a group of patent attorneys within the company's in-house legal department.
Ideal candidates will have 5 years’ experience in patent prosecution, a sophisticated level of knowledge of IDS forms, and strong knowledge of 37 C.F.R. rules and MPEP rules. In addition to IDS preparation and maintenance, you will prepare and file US patent documents, correspond with foreign associates and outside counsel, generate docket reports for the company's in-house legal team and partners, and create and maintain US and foreign patent files.
This is a one-year, full-time (40 hours per week) contract position to start. The role will be hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite weekly at the company's South San Francisco HQ.
Responsibilities :
- Preparing and filing US Patent correspondence, transmittal documents, and formality documents (Declarations and Assignments).
- Correspond with foreign associates and outside counsel relating to all patent prosecution matters.
- Generate weekly docket reports and coordinate with attorneys, colleagues, foreign associates and outside counsel to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Prepare and manage Information Disclosure statements, including the ability to comprehensively review art cited across large patent family / portfolios.
- Create, organize and maintain US and foreign patent files (paper and electronic).
Qualifications :
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Salary : $60 - $70
