Senior IP Paralegal

About Allogene:

Allogene Therapeutics, with headquarters in South San Francisco, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T cell (AlloCAR T™) products for cancer and autoimmune disease. Led by a management team with significant experience in cell therapy, Allogene is developing a pipeline of “off-the-shelf” CAR T cell product candidates with the goal of delivering readily available cell therapy on-demand, more reliably, and at greater scale to more patients. For more information, please visit www.allogene.com, and follow @AllogeneTx on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.

About the role:

Allogene Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated Senior IP Paralegal to support the legal department on intellectual property matters. This is a hybrid role, and you will be expected to be in the office 3 days per week. The focus will be on patent matters, but knowledge in trademarks and contracts a plus. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of IP and will be interested in working in a fast-paced, dynamic and highly collaborative start-up environment with a willingness to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide legal assistance on intellectual property matters
• Coordinate paper and eFiling of patent applications and patent prosecution documents
• Keep abreast of rule changes in patent and trademark prosecution practices in US and world-wide
• Assist in patent litigation and other adversarial IP matters
• Assist IP attorneys with the drafting and editing of various contract documents
• Maintain contract database
• Maintain tracking/docketing system for patents and trademarks
• Coordinate invention disclosures from Research & Development
• Track and monitor IP legal fees
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements & Experience:

• IP Paralegal experience preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company (development-stage and public company experience a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• Paralegal certification required, California notary certification is a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of global patent regulations, guidelines, and procedures, including an understanding of the various types of documents, forms and procedures associated with patent prosecution and maintenance
• Experience assisting with prosecuting and maintaining patents, including:
  • Managing cases: Monitoring cases, ensuring deadlines are met, and reviewing and maintaining dockets
  • Preparing applications: Helping with patent application preparation and patent filing
  • Researching: Keeping abreast of US and foreign patent prosecution procedures and requirements
  • Communicating: Communicating with inventors, colleagues, and other associates, both verbally and in writing
  • Supporting attorneys: Assisting attorneys with administrative tasks and providing status reports
  • Other tasks: Assisting with intellectual property due diligence projects, preparing legal documents, and arranging for document legalization
• Ability to regularly communicate highly confidential information to senior level staff and maturity to maintain confidential information
• Proficient in MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and related software; experience with Foundation IP is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment
• Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced, start-up environment, while dealing with ambiguity
• Ability to anticipate issues and provide practical solutions

We offer a chance to work with talented people in a collaborative environment and provide a top-notch compensation and benefits package, which includes an annual performance bonus, equity, health insurance, generous time off (including 2 annual holiday company-wide shutdowns) and much more. The expected salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, business needs, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Allogene is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. We also embrace differences in experience and background, and welcome diversity of opinions and thought with active recruitment and internships designed to create a stronger and better Allogene that is focused on developing life-changing products for patients.

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