Sr Paralegal - Patent

Overview

This Senior IP Patent Paralegal role works closely with a group of patent attorneys/agents and interacts with outside legal counsel and other teams within the Legal Department. The position oversees case management, interfaces with business stakeholders and outside counsel, and prepares status reports. A high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage case records and maintain an accurate, timely case-management docket, including four 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.
• Take ownership of attorney support and assigned case management tasks early in onboarding; lead docket calls and manage assigned case management tasks with hands-on training from the case management team and ongoing coaching.
• 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 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.

Requirements

• Law firm experience in patent prosecution, including experience with U.S. and/or Foreign Filing.
• Experience using and maintaining an IP docketing system.
• Experience filing and managing patent-related documents throughout the stages of a patent life cycle.
• At least three years minimum law firm experience required.
• Paralegal certificate and/or commensurate work experience.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5-8 years of related experience.
• Ability to learn on the job and seek guidance as needed.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, including handling multiple projects under limited supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Anaqua experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $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

• 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 assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.