Patent Operations, Senior Associate Paralegal

Amgen seeks a Senior Associate Paralegal to support the Patent Law group with docketing and paralegal services. The role involves maintaining U.S. and foreign patent records, coordinating prosecution activities, and managing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions. Position based in California or Massachusetts, with remote consideration.

Responsibilities

• Open and maintain patent matters in IPMS, entering and verifying filing dates, application data, and docket information
• Review patent office and outside counsel correspondence; docket prosecution events and related tasks
• Monitor attorney dockets and follow up on upcoming or overdue actions; escalate approaching deadlines and issues
• Coordinate foreign filing instructions and track acknowledgments; prepare supporting documents for filing providers
• Generate IPMS reports, conduct data-quality reviews, and coordinate patent annuities and portfolio administration

Requirements

• Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years IP docketing experience
• Associate's degree with 6 years IP docketing experience, or high school diploma with 8 years experience
• Experience supporting U.S. and foreign patent prosecution including PCT and Paris Convention filings
• Proficiency with ANAQUA or comparable IP management and docketing systems
• Strong written and verbal communication with sound judgment in identifying discrepancies
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy under deadline pressure