Job Function:
Legal & Compliance
Job Sub Function:
Intellectual Property Law
Job Category:
Business Enablement/Support
All Job Posting Locations:
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for aPatent Paralegal,locatedin West Chester,PA
EachPatent Paralegal supports DePuy Synthes99 Intellectual Property Legal team by managing daytoday patent prosecution and portfolio administration activities. This role plays a critical part in protecting the company99s innovations by ensuringaccurate,timely, and compliant handling ofglobalpatent filings and related documentation. The position offers meaningful exposure to global IP operations within a leading medical device organization and the opportunity to collaborate closely within-houseattorneys, otherparalegals, business partners,and external counsel.
Prepare, file, and manage U.S. and international patent prosecution documents, including applications, responses, and formalities.
Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys,other paralegals,business partners, and external counsel.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Administrative Support, Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance Management, Consulting, Due Diligence, Execution Focus, Intellectual Property Investigations, Intellectual Property Law, Intellectual Property Transaction, Legal Services, Patent Applications, Patent Law, Problem Solving, Process Oriented
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
74,550.00 - 1,34,400.00 USD
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Annual Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company99s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation 96120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 9648 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 9656 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays 9613 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave 96480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave 96240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave 9680 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave 9632 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off 9680 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
