Intellectual Property Paralegal

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research and drafting as requested
• Works closely with in-house and outside counsel to support prosecution and maintenance of domestic and foreign patents
• Maintain legal department document files as necessary
• Send documents and process payments for recording or filing
• Assists in drafting legal documents including Patent Office correspondence, power of attorney forms, affidavits and declarations
• Interacts extensively with business groups to obtain invention disclosure information and other documentation
• Supports intellectual property litigation and due diligence projects
• Conducts legal research
• Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs
• Provide support on Mergers & Acquisitions
• Respond to requests for information
• Build positive relationships with outside counsel and internal clients
• Provide administrative support for attorney(s)
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Education: B.A. degree preferred / Paralegal certification preferred
• Minimum Experience: 3+ years’ work experience as a paralegal in an in-house/corporate law department. 5-7 years of experience in intellectual property, patent paralegal, or related work preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

Skills or Experience:

• Ability to interact with people at all levels of the corporate structure, prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts including outside attorneys, senior management, and business associates
• Excellent at multi-tasking
• Anticipate support needs of attorneys across a variety of corporate legal matters
• Self-motivated and proven ability to work effectively in independent settings
• Manage various legal department projects and initiatives
• Identify and resolve or escalate issues in a timely manner
• Ability to analyze, solve problems, and adapt to constantly changing priorities and organizational and operational needs
• Ability to use good judgment, maintain confidential information, be discreet and highly trustworthy, and demonstrate ethical conduct
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time-management, prioritization, and organizational skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to provide superior customer service to internal clients at various levels and effectively partner cross-functionally
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with electronic billing systems
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Positive attitude and a desire to be part of a strong, supportive team

Specialized Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of contract drafting
• Understanding of patent docketing
• Domestic and foreign patent renewal
• Litigation discovery
• IP Due diligence
• Law firm invoicing U.S. Patent Office Rules, and Secretary of State procedures