Delivering on the promise of medical innovation begins at Boston Scientific.
By delivering innovative products that help clinicians improve the lives of patients every single day, Boston Scientific makes a profound impact on the quality of medical care around the world. As we continue to transform the field of medical technology, we seek dedicated individuals who possess the integrity and creative spirit needed to thrive in an innovative company. Join a global organization that is fueled by the diversity and talent of its entire workforce.
Paralegal
Description
Purpose:
Provides legal assistance to Patent Counsel. Acts as liaison between company attorneys and company employees and assesses and reviews certain documents and issues relating to corporate legal matters. Assists with trademark review. Develops and maintains processes and procedures to maintain compliance with legal policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supports patent attorneys in preparation of Patent Review Boards, which includes processing Invention Disclosures, gathering and organizing materials, and acting as liaison between Patent Counsel and BSC personnel regarding invention disclosures, agenda and meeting status.
- Manages Technical Submission Program.
- Drafts, reviews and maintains agreements. Generates standard agreements from templates and acts as liaison with employees to provide information regarding the agreement request process, status of in-process agreements and retrieval and copying of executed agreements from files.
- Acts as liaison between company Counsel and other contracting parties regarding revisions to in-process agreements.
Assists with trademark review in PSST process.
Quality System Requirements:
Fully support the Quality Policy by building quality into all aspects of the incumbent's work and by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements (including but not limited to being current on all training requirements for the incumbent's position and documenting that training).
Qualifications:
Associates Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred. Paralegal Certificate or relevant experience in law firm, in house legal or intellectual property department preferred.
Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA
