Paralegal, I

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Responsibilities:

The Paralegal I provides support to a team of attorneys, prepares filings and documents, and monitors docket deadlines. Paralegal I must adapt to shifting priorities and short timelines. Strict attention to detail and deadlines is critical. The Paralegal I performs the following with general instruction and direct supervision from either a managing Attorney, Paralegal Manager, Senior Paralegal II or Senior Paralegal:

• Process incoming office documents and correspondence from foreign counsel, prepare responses for attorney review and transmit to foreign associates and/or outside counsel. Obtain certified translations and priority documents.
• Prepare and attend to legalization of assignments and power of attorney documents; ensure formality requirements are met for each case. Prepare report and form letters to stakeholders and/or attorneys.
• Arrange and conduct meetings with business colleagues and stakeholders to obtain required information, signatures, and approval of documentation.
• Proactively manage docket deadlines for multiple attorneys with oversight from Paralegal Manager, AbbVie Counsel or other supervisory roles. Confirm accuracy of computer docket system and case files.
• Prepare and file all legal documents and correspondence associated with patent or trademark application preparation, filing and prosecution for submission to USPTO, foreign patent offices and outside counsel as instructed by attorney. Ensure that documents are complete, accurate and organized. Prepare Information Disclosure (IDS) for filing with the USPTO, including assembling references and preparing forms.
• Set work priorities and project deadlines for patent or trademark portfolio and project management.
• Provide training and coverage, as needed, for IP prosecution matters to other paralegals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to problem solve, locate information, and find answers.
• Coordinate and maintain departmental files, as assigned, in compliance with corporate and government regulations.
• Assist with project management as needed with supervision from Senior Paralegal, Paralegal Manager, or managing attorney.

• H.S. diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree or paralegal studies program preferred. Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience within a law firm or legal department of a corporation required.
• Operates with general instruction and direct supervision.
• Strong communication skills, writing skills and analytical skills.
• Must be well-organized, able to anticipate conflict and plan ahead.
• Good investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Visio.
• Intermediate knowledge of document management systems. Experience with iManage/First to File preferred.
• Prefer experience with both US and Foreign patent and/or trademark experience.
• Experience with the USPTO EFS is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of patent and/or trademark docketing systems, such as IPManager.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at thetime of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability ofany bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company'ssole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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