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corcepttherapeutics
Intellectual Property Paralegal
corcepttherapeutics· Corporate Functions
About this role
For more than 25 years, Corcept has been singularly focused on the science of cortisol, a powerful hormone that when unregulated, can play a role in a broad range of diseases.
Our commercial portfolio includes treatments for hypercortisolism and oncology, and the company has discovered more than 1,000 proprietary selective cortisol modulators and glucocorticoid receptor antagonists. With advanced clinical trials in patients with hypercortisolism, solid tumors, ALS and liver disease, Corcept is unlocking the power of cortisol modulation to help address some of the most devastating diseases patients face today.
Corcept is headquartered in Redwood City, California. To learn more, visit www.corcept.com.
Reporting to the Manager, Intellectual Property, this IP Paralegal primarily supports IP docketing and will assist with patent prosecution. This position may also have responsibilities in areas that include trademarks, copyrights, IP litigation, IP licensing, and projects related to the establishment and maintenance of the IP team’s infrastructure. This position will work closely with the Manager, Intellectual Property and provide support in all facets of intellectual property management.
The Paralegal, Intellectual Property position will typically be onsite in Redwood City, CA, 3 days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain docketing system for patents and trademarks
- Maintain electronic US and foreign patent files
- Generate and distribute monthly docket reports
- Assist with ensuring all patent and trademark deadlines are met by coordinating with attorneys, colleagues, foreign associates and outside counsel
- Correspond regularly with foreign associates and outside counsel relating to all patent prosecution matters
- Assist with preparation and filing of patent applications and various documents related to patent prosecution, including declarations and assignments, information disclosure statements
- Assist with the management of references cited in information disclosure statements across large family/portfolios
Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:
- Experience using a patent docketing system and familiarity with the USPTO electronic filing system is required
- Experience with patent prosecution, including knowledge of Patent and Trademark (PTO) rules and procedures
- Strong skills in organization, attention to detail, and analytical abilities are required
- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, efficiently, and collaboratively in accordance with deadlines
- This candidate will have a strong drive to perform well, and is looking to grow a career as a senior paralegal, and perhaps eventually IP operations
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 2-3+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience handling patent filing and docketing matters, experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies is a bonus but not required
- Bachelor’s degree
- Paralegal certification and California notary certification is a plus
The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $100,000-$135,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
For information on how Corcept collects, uses, discloses, protects, and otherwise processes personal information and an explanation of the rights and choices available to you with respect to your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice link.
Corcept appreciates the commitment and hard work of all our team members as we strive to discover and develop novel treatments for patients with serious unmet medical needs.
Please visit our website at: https://www.corcept.com/
Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Corcept will not conduct interviews via text message or messaging platforms and will not ask you to download anything as part of your interview. Though we use third-party tools to help with advertising our jobs, please be vigilant in checking that the communication is in fact coming from Corcept.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Intellectual Property Paralegal role at corcepttherapeutics?
The listed salary for this Intellectual Property Paralegal position at corcepttherapeutics is USD 100K–135K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Intellectual Property Paralegal position at corcepttherapeutics located?
This Intellectual Property Paralegal role at corcepttherapeutics is based in Redwood City, California, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Intellectual Property Paralegal at corcepttherapeutics belong to?
This Intellectual Property Paralegal position is part of the Corporate Functions department at corcepttherapeutics. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Intellectual Property Paralegal position at corcepttherapeutics?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to corcepttherapeutics's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Intellectual Property Paralegal job at corcepttherapeutics posted?
This Intellectual Property Paralegal position at corcepttherapeutics was posted on Jul 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Intellectual Property Paralegal
corcepttherapeutics · 💰 USD 100K–135K
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