Senior Patent Paralegal - Remote Docketing Leader

Dexcom, Inc; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex workplace option

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Dexcom Corporation in San Diego is seeking a Senior IP Patent Paralegal to oversee case management, coordinating with patent attorneys, agents, and outside counsel. You will manage dockets for four practitioners, track deadlines, and prepare status reports with precision.

The role requires a strong background in patent prosecution, US/foreign filings, and IP docketing systems. A paralegal certificate or equivalent experience is required; a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in law firms are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of related experience.
• At least three years of law firm experience in patent prosecution.
• Experience with US/foreign filings, IP docketing systems, and filing patent documents.
• Paralegal certificate or commensurate work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage case records and maintain an accurate docket for four practitioners.
• Track deadlines, lead weekly docket meetings, and update status commentary.
• Lead docket calls and manage assigned case management tasks during onboarding.
• Receive hands-on training from the case management team and ongoing coaching from the Training Lead.
• Review deadline entries for accuracy with USPTO, WIPO, RO/US, and foreign associates.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on intellectual property matters.
• File new US and PCT patent applications, national-stage, and foreign applications.
• Prepare, file, and manage formal documents for USPTO, RO/US, or PCT.
• Support the Paralegal Manager with portfolio audits and routine checklists.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Docket management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

IP docketing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dexcom Corporation in San Diego is seeking a Senior IP Patent Paralegal to oversee case management, coordinating with patent attorneys, agents, and outside counsel. You will manage dockets for four practitioners, track deadlines, and prepare status reports with precision.

The role requires a strong background in patent prosecution, US/foreign filings, and IP docketing systems. A paralegal certificate or equivalent experience is required; a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in law firms are