Legal Assistant Patents & Open Source
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Job Summary
At eBay were more than a global ecommerce leader were changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. Were committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass authenticity thrives bold ideas are welcome and everyone can bring their unique selves to work every day. Were in this together sustaining the future of our customers our company and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers innovators and dreamers and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
About the team and the role
ThePatents & Open Sourceteam protects eBays innovation through a global IP portfolio spanning patents open source trade secrets standards and defensive publications. As aLegal Assistant you will support an AIenabled patent drafting and prosecution program by owning document preparation docket accuracy and operational workflows that help attorneys and agents move highquality filings at speed. This role is based inBengaluru Indiawith hybrid work and crosstimezone collaboration across APAC EU and US.
What you will accomplish
- Maintain the patentdocket: capture deadlines verify accuracy trigger reminders and call out risks promptly.
- Prepare and assemblefiling packages(specifications claims abstracts figures and required forms) apply style guides and ensure complete consistent and submissionready documents.
- Coordinatesignatures and supporting documents(declarations assignments powers of attorney) track status and archive final completed copies.
- SupportAIassisted drafting workflowsby applying checklists and SOPs for formatting citations exhibits and version control; perform light QA on tool outputs for completeness and consistency.
- Partner with attorneys/agents and outside counsel onsubmission logisticsand acknowledgments; update trackers with filing details official communications and prosecution events.
- Compile and maintainreference libraries(prior art citations IDS inputs portfolio metadata) ensuring accurate crossreferencing across matters.
- Operationalizetemplates and pattern librariesfor repeatable tasks; propose improvements to SOPs that increase quality and throughput.
- RunIPSCmeeting operations (agenda materials minutes) and track outcomes (route decisions followups) for invention disclosures and protection paths.
- Producemetrics and status reportsfor filings office actions allowances and cycle times; maintain dashboards and auditready records.
- Coordinatevendor administration and invoicingfor outside counsel and tooling; support purchase requests matter openings and reconciliation with budget trackers.
- Upholdconfidentiality and compliancestandards for sensitive data and documents; follow information handling data governance and recordretention requirements.
What you will bring
- Experience in alegal assistant/paralegalcapacity (IP/patent preferred) with strong document discipline accuracy and followthrough.
- High ownership ofdocketing and deadlines; proven ability to handle multiple matters and escalate risks early.
- Comfort withAIenabled workflows including promptdriven document generation structured templates and output evaluation against SOPs.
- Strong written communication; ability to applystyle guidesand produce clean consistent filing packages.
- Proficient with efficiency and collaboration tools; quick learner of legaldocument managementsystems and trackers.
- Collaborative inclusive teammate who builds trust across functions; comfortable operating in a hybrid crosstimezone environment fromBengaluru.
- High integrity good judgment and dedication toconfidentiality accuracy and continuous improvement.
Location
- Primary:Bengaluru India(hybrid work).
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Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
About Company
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