Group IP Paralegal

Overview

This role provides comprehensive operational support to Life Sciences IP Counsel, managing multi-jurisdiction patent and trademark filings, docketing, deadline management, and formality-based actions. The position also supports intellectual property (IP) asset integration and divestiture activities related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and administers inventor remuneration processes. This is a fully remote position reporting to the Group Paralegal Manager within the IP Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end support to IP Counsel across all IP topics including patents, designs, trademarks, inventor bonuses, and copyrights.
• Prepare, file, and format patent, design, trademark, and copyright documents for submission to UK, SE, EP, PCT, and USPTO as required.
• Complete all associated docketing requirements using the organization’s IP management tool.
• Instruct foreign outside counsel as appropriate during foreign/national stage filings and complete related docketing activities.
• Monitor and manage the central IP mailbox, maintaining docketing and communicating with IP counsel.
• Support IP Counsel by preparing reports from the IP management tool.
• Assist with integration and divestment of IP assets resulting from M&A activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience handling patent preparation and prosecution.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Proficiency with IP docketing tools such as IP Folio or similar platforms.
• Detailed knowledge of US, European (EP), and foreign patent and trademark prosecution practices.
• Data-driven and detail-oriented with strong analytical and systems administration skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $86,000 - $91,000.
• Eligibility for bonus/incentive pay.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits programs including healthcare and paid time off.
• Flexible remote work arrangement available.

Location

• This position is fully remote.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment.