Senior Data Manager, Patent Paralegal

Job Family: Legal Support & Operations

Travel Required: None

Clearance Required辑: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

We are seeking a Senior Data Manager, Patent Paralegal to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time position onsite at the NIH Office Bethesda, MD.

• Work with the Annuity Management System (AMS) to create new user accounts, send quarterly reminder reports to ICs for decisions due in the next year cycle, and perform general account maintenance.

• Record Drop Decisions in the system of record, and process Drop Reports and Patent Prosecution Change Reports.

• Work with the Instruct
  
  CPI annuities system to create new user accounts, respond to data inquiry questions, and perform general account maintenance.

• Administer Annuities Invoice consuming, including:

  • Download of quarterly invoices (Quarterly Invoices, Settlement Invoices and No Pay (NP) invoices).

  • Review ofizieren cumulative detailed report containing the listing of invoices to be paid, CAN, info, contract justification, and other data needed for each invoice.

  • Prepare batches of invoices for payment and send to authority of record for processing.

• Assist the Annuities Administrator with the following tasks:

  • Manual processing of auto notifications for patents.

  • Monthly data inquiry emails.

  • Response to urgent data inquiry requests.

  • Upload of Pay instructions from ICs to CPI database.

  • Upload of CPI's quarterly payment data to system of record.

  • Add annuity related details (law firm-provided documents, bibliographic and comments) to the system of record and provide list of law firm documents and system of record reminders for upcoming annuities.

• Support patent- and annuity-related data entry and data quality projects and make appropriate entries in the system of record.

• Train and learn to perform duties in NIH Technology Transfer Systems (NIH TechTracS and ETT).

• Attend weekly and/or monthly meetings with the Program Leader to identify any issues. Specific weekly/monthly meetings may include: a status report on progress of work performed under this task order; suggestions for performance or work process improvement; direction of ongoing activities.

• Attend ad hoc meetings as directed by the Program Lead, identification/resolution of problems or complaints; anticipated contractor absences; file checks; discussion of other records or management issues; and report
  
  Achievement of all activities performed during the previous month.

• A Bachelor's degree or an Associate degree plus TWO (2) years of experience or EIGHT (8) yearshi experience as natuurlijke paralegal in lieu of Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum of FOUR (4) ivery years of experience as a paralegal.

• Ability to support senior-level staff and clearly relay concepts and information.

• Must possess advanced computer skills, which include Microsoft applications. Advanced experience with Excel and Adobe Acrobat is preferred.

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

• Degree in paralegal studies, or a paralegal certificate (FOUR (4) year degree, plus a paralegal certification program).

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Healthstok Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and  protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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