Job Title:
Docket Clerk

Job ID:
12792

Location:

Summit, NJ
Offsite Territory:

Category:

Legal

Department:

Legal – 4104


Celgene Corporation is committed to delivering innovative therapies designed to improve the lives of patients worldwide. We are a global biopharmaceutical company with operations in more than 70 countries that is helping to turn incurable cancers into chronic, manageable conditions. We are seeking talented professionals as we continue to grow and advance our efforts in oncology, hematology and immune and inflammatory disease. If you would like to join a company where you can make a difference, please consider the Celgene family.

Bachelor’s degree

A minimum of 1 year of docketing patent prosecution experience, to include both US and foreign matters

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Uses and applies patent knowledge on a daily basis to maintain control of the patent docket for Celgene.
* Enters internal and external patent and trademark correspondence into the docket database, as well as prepares patent docket reports and IP reports;
* Creates docket reports on a monthly, weekly and daily basis for IP attorneys;
* Assists attorneys and agents with forms, reports and searches;
* Obtains signatures for formal documents;
* Maintains patent and trademark electronic and patent files;
* Aid in the processing of invoices from foreign associates, vendors or other organizations;
* Organizes and maintains annuity payments through an annuity service.


Skills/Knowledge Required:

* Energetic, self-starter, strong organizational skills, highly accurate, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and be able to communicate effectively. This person must be able to work as a member of a larger legal team, as well as independently manage a variety of tasks
* Working knowledge of docketing software;
* Knowledge and understanding of patent documents and filing procedures;
* Experience with filing systems and storage maintenance required;
* Ability to interact with all levels of personnel; good oral and written communication skills to convey understanding;
* Must have good PC skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, scanning and faxing.

Celgene is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Celgene complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Celgene in the U.S.

Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. In no case should Celgene support of a potential employee’s temporary visa application be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the “at-will” employment relationship between the employee and Celgene.

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