Senior IP Paralegal

The role

The Senior IP Paralegal will support the patent prosecution practice for internal attorneys and the Flagship ecosystem. This role involves managing international patent portfolios, preparing patent applications, and maintaining ownership records.

What you will do

• Independently manage assigned international patent portfolios and dockets
• Prepare, coordinate and/or file patent applications and formalities
• Prepare and maintain patent schedules, ownership records, and filing-status reports
• Monitor USPTO, PCT, and selected foreign-office procedural requirements
• Mentor and train junior paralegals and staff
• Coordinate and communicate with internal departments, outside counsel, and vendors

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal or Associate’s degree
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience as a broad-based patent paralegal in either a law firm or a corporate setting with a significant patent practice
• Expertise in US patent prosecution rules and procedures
• Ability to review and process extensive range of USPTO and national patent office communications
• Advanced ability to independently draft and file patent prosecution documents and formalities
• Broad understanding of global patent processes, including PCT and US patent laws and regulations
• Advanced proficiency with IP management and docketing software, electronic filing systems, and legal research databases
• Proficiency with standard business software (SharePoint, Outlook)
• Advanced organizational, portfolio management, and docket maintenance skills
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment and work under pressure with limited oversight
• Superior communications skills

Nice to have

• experience with CPI and iManage
• experience with-- or open to-- adopting AI-assisted legal and IP tools

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• annual incentive program
• retirement benefits
• a broad range of other benefits

About the company

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds companies that change the world by uniting life science innovation, company creation, and capital investment. The team includes scientists, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers.