IP Paralegal II Paralegal Responsibilities1. Advanced knowledge of US and foreign patent procedures2. Monitors progress of patent cases and patent attorney/agent dockets through use of USPTO Private PAIR, IP Management Software and Document Management System3. Demonstrated efficient workload prioritization including the ability to efficiently manage multiple heavy dockets, multiple tasks, and e-mail workload including outside counsel e-mail review4. Reviews patent application files to check for compliance with USPTO requirements and Client department standards, takes initiative to resolve discrepancies5. Expert knowledge and working experience of the USPTO Patent Center filing system in order to independently draft and prepare simple to moderately complex patent legal documents for submission to the USPTO including (but not limited to) patent applications, figures, sequence listings, amendments, information disclosure statements, office action responses, requests for continued examination, notices of appeal, reply briefs, allowance checklists, allowed claims, issue fee payments, etc.6. Knowledge and expertise to customize/suggest language changes on forms as applicable to specific patent prosecution need7. Identifies patent legal issues and/or problems based on knowledge of PTO procedures and suggests and/or takes initiative to resolve8. Advanced skills to independently draft and assist with attorney responses to worldwide foreign patent agents9. Frequent use and familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 37) and the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) to enable ability to identify legal issues/problems based on knowledge of PTO procedures10. Performs Patent Term Adjustment review and analysis and delivery of analysis summary to patent attorney/agent11. Advanced oral, writing and communication skills12. Excellent organizational and accountability skills, takes initiative to follow up with inventors, counsel and agents to meet critical deadline dates13. Sets own high standards of performance and works to exceed standards; takes initiative to expand own knowledge of PTO rules14. Assists with onboarding and mentoring legal assistants and paralegals15. Frequently provides backup and support to legal assistants and paralegals16. Demonstrated track record and valued resource to managementGeneral1. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013 including Outlook, Word, Excel2. Advanced knowledge of IP Management Software and Document Management Software3. Advanced form editing capability in Adobe Acrobat Pro4. Proficient in use of basic to advanced forms including IP Management Software generated forms5. Strong skills and experience with Patent-In software to generate sequence listings6. Expert knowledge of domestic and foreign patent databases, e.g., PCT Scope; EPO Online, etc.7. Proficient with reference management including searching, procurement of patent references (U.S. and Foreign patents, journal articles) and familiarity with reference linking within IP management software or document management system8. Proficient edit capability in Chemdraw9. Advanced docketing experience working in an IP Management software application10. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software, processes and workflows in order to perform efficiently11. Timely and efficient communicator with patent attorneys/agents, outside counsel firms, team members, cross-functional groups and stakeholdersAdministrative1. Process and reconcile expense reports2. Experienced and organized travel arranger3. Organizes small and large group meetings for attorneys/agents including meeting agenda and meeting minutes preparation4. Consistently seeks out opportunities to provide support when there are gaps in coveragePreferred Qualification: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience which is defined as 4 years of legal work experience above the minimum work experience required for the role. 8+ years of work experience or Paralegal Certificate and 6+ years of work experience in a law firm, an in-house legal department, a consulting firm, or comparable experience elsewhere.