JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Purpose:

Under the general direction of the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel and Senior Manager- Global IP, this position serves as the paralegal based in the Americas for the Intellectual Property team in the Legal Department.

Primary Duties:

Assist with identification and creation of patent strategy and goals.
Create and provide educational programs for America’s engineering team and management on best patent practices.
Manage patent portfolios, including (a) review of invention disclosures, (b) review/analysis of preliminary patentability research, (c), in coordination with clients and outside counsel, review, file, and/or instruct on filing US, PCT, and foreign patent applications and manage the resulting prosecution, and (d) review issued patents with clients for relevance and maintenance fee payments or abandonment.
Draft formality documents, attend to document legalization, comply with priority document requirement, assist with legal document execution including use of notaries and apostilles;
Coordinate the signatures of legal documents in accordance with a defined process including arrangements with notaries and apostilles.
Patent and legal research.
Assist with special projects.
Create, generate, compile, and edit reports, presentations, and spreadsheets, including an ability to analyze and process multiple sources of data.
Provide other support and perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of paralegal experience in international, PCT, and US patent prosecution required with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a certified paralegal with a large law firm or corporate law department.
Paralegal certificate or USPTO patent agent bar admission required. A candidate with experience planning to take the patent bar exam will be considered.
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, technical, or science field is preferred.
A Michigan notary or promptly become a Michigan notary
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and analytical.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to multi-task, be flexible, and be able to prioritize and complete projects effectively and efficiently.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products, library, and database creation and maintenance.
Familiarity with CounselLink® or other law firm billing software, Computer Packages, Inc., or other patent management software.
Experience working with outside counsel.
Ability to understand large company processes and procedures (experience working in international company desirable)
Cultural Awareness
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI

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