Sr Paralegal - Patent

Dexcom • Remote California, CA

1d • $40 - $66 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior IP Patent Paralegal works closely with patent attorneys and agents, outside legal counsel, business stakeholders, and other Legal Department teams. The role oversees patent case management, maintains accurate docket records, coordinates filings and formal documents, and prepares status reports. It requires accuracy, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

The position is remote, with a home office; employees are not required to live within commuting distance of a Dexcom site. A hybrid environment may be available to employees who live within commuting distance, and the posting invites candidates to ask about the Flex workplace option. Travel required is 0–5%.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5–8 years of related experience.
• At least three years of law firm experience is required.
• Law firm experience in patent prosecution, including experience with in-house work.
• Experience with U.S. and/or foreign filing, using and maintaining an IP docketing system, and filing and managing patent-related documents throughout the patent life cycle.
• Strong knowledge of patent practice and docketing procedures, and hands-on experience with one or more docketing tools.
• Ability to learn on the job and seek guidance as needed.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple projects under limited supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work as a strong team player.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Paralegal certificate and/or commensurate work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Anaqua experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage case records and maintain an accurate, timely case-management docket in addition to four practitioners’ dockets.
• Partner with attorneys and patent agents to track deadlines, lead weekly docket meetings, and update deadline commentary with current status before each meeting.
• Take ownership of attorney-support work early in onboarding, including leading docket calls and managing assigned case-management tasks.
• Review IP docket database deadline entries 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.

Benefits

• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• Exposure to life-changing continuous glucose monitoring technology and the Dexcom community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior