Senior IP Paralegal (Hybrid)

PTC Therapeutics - Warren, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Warren, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior IP Paralegal will provide comprehensive legal support to the Company and the Intellectual Property (IP) team, focusing on IP filing, docket management, and liaising with IP service providers. This role involves contract review, drafting, and editing, as well as administrative support for the IP team's activities and IT systems. The position requires strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration across various functions within the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage IP filing and docketing for patents and trademarks.
• Liaise with IP service providers and outside law firms.
• Draft, review, and revise IP-related documents and presentations.
• Monitor progress of patent cases and attorney dockets using relevant software.
• Prepare billing, budget forecasts, and track law firm expenses.
• Streamline communications and manage billing and invoicing with vendors.
• Ensure adherence to IP legal and regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Provide administrative support including obtaining documents and signatures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate's degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a corporate IP department.
• Licensed NJ Notary or willingness to obtain license.
• Proven expertise with IP docketing software and high volume patent dockets.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive information.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with contracts and legal documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Experience developing and implementing processes for greater efficiencies.