Sr Paralegal - Patent

Overview

This role supports intellectual property (IP) patent operations by partnering with patent attorneys/agents and coordinating with outside legal counsel and other Legal Department teams. The Senior IP Patent Paralegal oversees case management, including stakeholder and outside counsel interfacing, preparation of status reports, and maintenance of accurate docketing and case records.

Responsibilities

• Manage case records and maintain an accurate, timely case-management docket, including dockets for 4 practitioners.
• Partner with attorneys and patent agents to track deadlines.
• Lead weekly docket meetings and update deadline commentary with the latest status before each meeting.
• Take ownership of attorney support workload early in onboarding, including leading docket calls and managing assigned case management tasks.
• Review deadline entries in the IP docketing database for accuracy, including items and correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, RO/US, and foreign associates related to:
  • filing receipts
  • publications
  • notifications
  • assignments
  • office actions
  • notices of allowance
  • issue fees
  • 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 USPTO/RO/US/PCT-required documents.
• Support the Paralegal Manager with portfolio audits, routine checklists, and other assigned projects.

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.
• Law firm experience in patent prosecution and experience including in-house experience.
• 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.
• Comfortable learning on the job and seeking guidance as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage strong knowledge of patent practice, docketing procedures, and past hands-on experience with one or more docketing tools.
• Flexibility to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to handle multiple projects under limited supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Paralegal certificate and/or commensurate work experience.
• Anaqua experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Anaqua experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $39.85 - $66.39
• 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.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Remote workplace: home office.
• Not required to live within commuting distance of an assigned site (typically 75 miles/120km).
• If residing within commuting distance of a site (typically 75 miles/120km), a hybrid working environment may be available.
• Travel required: 0-5%.

Additional Information

• This information is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Management may reassign duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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