IP Paralegal Job Fall River area,Massachusetts USA,Law/Legal

Support management of the DePuy Synthes IP portfolio, including preparation, review, and electronic filing of patent and trademark prosecution documents
Assist with trademark clearance, conflict, and transactional matters
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel
Use docket management and research tools to generate reports and monitor upcoming deadlines
Coordinate execution, tracking, distribution, and retention of formal legal and business documents
Communicate independently with outside counsel, business partners, intellectual property offices, and other stakeholders
Manage scheduling for IP Legal team activities and coordinate follow-up items
Arrange and manage team travel logistics, itineraries, expenses, and changes
Manage competing priorities, produce high-quality work, and maintain accurate records
Participate in departmental initiatives, committees, projects, process improvements, and other activities supporting the DePuy IP Legal team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant legal or intellectual property experience
At least 3–5 years of paralegal, legal assistant, or comparable intellectual property experience supporting patent and/or trademark matters
Experience supporting patent and trademark prosecution workflows, including preparation, review, coordination, and electronic filing of application, registration, response, and maintenance documents
Experience coordinating administrative workflows in a legal, corporate, or professional services environment, including execution of formal documents, scheduling, and travel coordination
Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, prioritize workload, and complete assignments accurately with limited supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail, sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and commitment to producing excellent work product
Familiarity with intellectual property docket management systems, research platforms, electronic filing tools, and reporting functions
Strong administrative coordination skills, including document execution workflows, calendars, meeting logistics, travel arrangements, and competing operational priorities
Understanding of trademark and patent prosecution processes, including domestic and international requirements
Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, other paralegals, business partners, and external counsel
English proficiency required
Occasional domestic travel may be required (