Paralegal

Talent Experts

San Diego, CA

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

This is a remote position.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection and organization of documents and information from various cases at the firm. This candidate should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and keeping all documents important to the cases they are working on organized. The role of the Paralegal is to support the Legal Department in the review and negotiation of legal terms in a broad range of corporate contracts in collaboration with paralegals and attorneys in the Legal Department with a primary focus on the needs of our San Diego operations.

Responsibilities

Review and draft routine legal documents
Create and maintain case files
Facilitate the meeting of attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
Conduct legal research
A minimum 3-5 years of patent experience including: docketing and/or assisting in prosecution; experience with biotech or pharmaceutical patents strongly preferred.
Intellectual property experience including trademarks, invention disclosures, agreements, and various intellectual property related actions.
Experience handling patent annuities and renewals including tracking/monitoring due dates.
Experience with electronic IP docketing systems; familiarity with Anaqua IP docketing system strongly preferred.
Experience with document and email management applications and databases including Outlook, SharePoint, iManage, etc.; familiarity with the iManage system is strongly preferred.
Prepare various standard contracts for internal business clients, as required, including but not limited to CDAs, Consulting Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, and Amendments.
Maintain documentation of negotiations and versions of the contracts within the contracts management database.
Work collaboratively with paralegals and attorneys in the Legal Department and with Procurement colleagues involved in contract negotiations.
Ensure that contracts are thoroughly reviewed for legal, compliance, risk management provisions and payment terms alignment prior to submitting for internal approvals.
Assist in prioritization of contract needs to support the San Diego operation in collaboration with Procurement colleagues.
Manage contract requests and processes to ensure efficient and effective business productivity.
Other misc. projects as needed or requested by Legal team members.

Requirements

Experience as a legal secretary or assistant or paralegal
Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate preferred with 3 years minimum of relevant work experience
Pharma/Biotech experience highly desired
Knowledge, understanding of commercial contracts (CDAs, Consulting Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Manufacturing Agreements, Statements of Work, and Amendments)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Word and Adobe
Familiar with Excel, DocuSign, PowerPoint, Contract Management System
Ability to communicate effectively and partner with a variety of business functions at all levels
Ability to work effectively and independently under tight deadlines, high volume; prioritizing appropriately.
California Notary Public (preferred)