Senior Paralegal – Patent

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee case documentation and ensure precise and timely management of case records and practitioner dockets.

• Collaborate with attorneys and patent agents to monitor deadlines effectively.

• Facilitate weekly docket meetings and provide updates on deadline commentary.

• Assume responsibility for the attorney support workload and assigned case management duties.

• Verify the accuracy of deadline entries in the IP docketing database.

• Review correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, RO/US, and international associates.

• Coordinate with and assist outside counsel on intellectual property issues.

• Manage the filing of new U.S. and PCT patent applications, as well as national-stage and foreign applications.

• Prepare, file, and oversee formal documents, including oaths, declarations, powers of attorney, patent assignments, and other necessary paperwork.

• Assist the Paralegal Manager with portfolio audits, routine checklists, and additional projects.

• Engage with patent attorneys, agents, outside legal counsel, business stakeholders, and teams from the Legal Department.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in a law firm setting focused on patent prosecution, including in-house experience.

• Familiarity with U.S. and/or international filing processes.

• Proficient in using and maintaining an IP docketing system.

• Experience in filing and managing patent-related documents throughout the patent life cycle.

• Strong understanding of patent practices and docketing procedures.

• Practical experience with one or more docketing tools.

• Knowledge of Anaqua is an advantage.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Capability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

• Strong ability to meet deadlines consistently.

• Excellent teamwork skills.

• Outstanding organizational abilities and attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Paralegal certificate and/or equivalent work experience.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.

• At least three years of experience in a law firm is required.

• Willingness to travel 0 to 5%.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive and extensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for growth on a global scale.

• Access to career development through in-house training programs and/or eligible tuition reimbursement.

• Remote workplace options for home office setup.

• Practical training provided by the case management team.

• Continuous coaching from the Training Lead.

• Flexibility in workplace options may be available for those within commuting distance of a Dexcom location.