[Hiring] Senior Paralegal - Patent @Dexcom

Role Description

The role will work closely with an active group of patent attorneys/agents and interact with outside legal counsel as well as other teams in the wider Legal Department. The Senior IP Patent Paralegal will be responsible for overseeing case management, including interfacing with business stakeholders and outside counsel, and preparing status reports. A high degree of accuracy, attention to detail & reliability are required for this position.

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Law firm experience in patent prosecution and in-house experience.
• Experience with U.S. and/or Foreign Filing.
• Experience using and maintaining an IP docketing system.
• Filing and managing patent-related documents throughout the stages of a patent life cycle.
• Comfortable learning on the job & seeking guidance as needed.
• Strong knowledge of patent practice, docketing procedures, and past hands-on experience in one or more docketing tools (Anaqua experience is a plus).
• Flexibility to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects under limited supervision.
• Strong team player who meets deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills - both written and oral.
• Paralegal certificate &/or commensurate work experience.

Benefits

• A front row seat to life-changing CGM technology.
• Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

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.