Filing and Formalities Patent Legal Assistant

Filing and Formalities Patent Legal Assistant United States - California - Foster City Legal & Compliance Regular

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

This is an entry level position within the Intellectual Property prosecution team at Gilead Sciences, reporting to the Paralegal Manager. The prosecution team consist of 19 Attorneys, and 10 Paralegals. This team is made up of high caliber, reputable and extremely hard-working IP professionals and they are integral to the company’s ability to continue providing therapies to medical areas of unmet needs worldwide.

Specific Responsibilities

Preparing Declarations, and Assignments for Filing and Formalities Team

Obtaining signatures for Powers of Attorney, Declarations, and Assignments

Assisting the filing and formalities paralegal team in preparing and recording Assignments in patent cases

Assisting the filing and formalities paralegal team with formatting patent applications

Arranging necessary translations

Filing electronic documents in the iManage legal document management system

Willing to take on extra assignments as needed

Notarization

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma and 2 years’ experience , some college is preferred but not required, plus relevant administrative experience

Prior experience in patents or IP is preferred but not required

Excellent verbal and written English skills

Notary certification or willingness and ability to obtain Notary commission

High proficiency in computer skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and Visio

Experience with iManage and Clarivate Memotech is preferred

Organizational skills, effective time-management and attention to detail are required

Candidates must possess the ability to work well with others in a team setting

Job Description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

This is an entry level position…