Sr Paralegal - Patent

Where you come in

• Manage case records and maintain an accurate, timely case-management docket in addition to 4 practitioners’ dockets.
• Partner with attorneys and patent agents to track deadlines, lead weekly docket meetings, and update deadline commentary with the latest status before each meeting.
• Make an immediate impact and begin taking ownership of your attorney support workload early in the onboarding process.
• Early into your onboarding, you’ll be expected to start leading docket calls and managing assigned case management tasks.
• Review deadline entries in the IP docketing database for accuracy, including correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, RO/US, and foreign associates regarding filing receipts, publications, notifications, assignments, office actions, notices of allowance, issue fees, and patent documents.
• Coordinate with and support outside counsel on intellectual property matters.
• Coordinate the filing of new U.S. and PCT patent applications, national-stage applications, and foreign applications.
• Prepare, file, and manage formal documents, including oaths and declarations, powers of attorney, patent assignments, and other documents required by the USPTO, RO/US, or PCT.
• Support the Paralegal Manager with portfolio audits, routine checklists, and other projects.

What makes you successful

• You have law firm experience in patent prosecution and experience including in-house experience.
• This experience should include U.S. and/or Foreign Filing, using and maintaining an IP docketing system, and filing and managing patent-related documents throughout the stages of a patent life cycle.
• You are comfortable learning on the job & seeking guidance, as needed.
• This position is structured as a senior role, as you are expected to leverage a strong knowledge of patent practice, docketing procedures and past hands-on experience in one or more docketing tools.
• Anaqua experience is a Plus.
• You have flexibility to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment and ability to handle multiple projects under limited supervision.
• You meet deadlines and are a strong team player.
• You have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• You have effective communication skills - both written and oral.
• You have a paralegal certificate &/or commensurate work experience.

Experience and Education Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5-8 years of related experience. At least three years minimum law firm experience required.

Remote Workplace

Your location will be a home office; you are not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km). If you reside within commuting distance of a Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km) a hybrid working environment may be available. Ask about our Flex workplace option.