IP Paralegal II/IP Docket Clerk

**Working with Us** Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . **Position Summary** This position provides global docket services for the Innovation Law Patent Group, ensuring integrity and accuracy of the data and deadlines entered into an IPMS (Intellectual Property Management System). Candidate must have IP docketing experience in global jurisdiction docketing. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the protection of the company's intellectual property rights by managing statutory deadlines and formal requirements effectively. **Key Responsibilities** + Responsible for organizing and maintaining records, deadlines and documents, and communicating actions and deadlines to all stakeholders + Analyzes, interprets, and dockets correspondence correctly per respective countries' laws and regulations + Ability to create specialty reports based on specific data requests + Provides ad-hoc training on the IP docketing database to global team members + Assists the Docketing Manager with the development and implementation of new docketing policies and procedures to enhance user service while mitigating risk + Collaborates with team members to enhance procedures and develop best practices + Assists with project management of file transfers including managing incoming data quality from transferring-in portfolios and partners with the attorney and paralegal teams throughout the transfer in process + Ensures the accuracy and completeness of docketing deadlines from documents that are received from either the USPTO within the requirements set by the Code of Federal Regulations, clients, all other Non-US government agencies, and/or Non-US associates + Regularly identifies and escalates data discrepancies and coordinates corrective action with directly and/or in collaboration with the Docketing Manager + Provides backup coverage for the daily download of USPTO eOffice Actions as directed + Assists with and/or leads project work, including but not limited to verifying data related to acquired patent assets + Demonstrates a nimble response to change + Able to work with and contribute to an inclusive, accountable, high-performing team + Participates in a feedback-rich, psychologically safe culture that enables talent development + Collaborates with team members to innovate workflows and processes + Ability to apply a critical thinking skillset to daily operations + Excellent time management skills that applys the correct priority to the workload + Proactive in taking ownership of daily work and seeing it ‎through to completion + Strong ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, management, and support staff, acting ‎as a liaison with various internal departments as well as with outside counsel firms and foreign agents across multiple office sites and across time zones + Willingness to assist others with courtesy and cooperation is essential + Knowledgeable in Microsoft OfficeSuite applications, including Word, Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams, and PowerPoint. + Ability to quickly adapt to new software, services and platforms **Qualifications & Experience** The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors' degree with 4 years of legal work experience, or 8+ years of work experience or 6+ years with a Paralegal certificate. The candidate will also demonstrate the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain a high level of attention to detail. Five years of docketing experience and familiarity with IP data management systems are preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a team, are essential. If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. **Compensation Overview:** Princeton - NJ - US: $85,770 - $103,927 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program. **Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers** With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. **On-site Protocol** BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected] . Visit careers.bms.com/ ( eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. **Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb **Req Number:** R1596761 **Updated:** 2025-11-14 01:24:06.119 UTC **Location:** Princeton-NJ Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.