At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.
What You Can Expect
Responsible for providing paralegal support and assistance to in-house IP Legal team and coordination with outside legal counsel. Duties include management of patent and trademark databases, preparation of legal documents, document collection and review, coordinating all aspects of project intake and tracking and assuming responsibility for the maintenance of the project files under supervision of counsel.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Makes You Stand Out Proficient user of Docusign, Foundation IP (or similar IP docket software), Legal Tracker (or similar e-billing software) and other IP and general legal software and databasesTime management skills to handle multiple tasks accurately.Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Strong analytical skills, with ability to review legal documents and organize numerous legal documentsMust be detail-oriented; able to manage numerous projects simultaneously to meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptionsMust demonstrate follow-through on assignments, and ability to ensure accuracy and completeness without prompting from supervisorsAbility to work independently on most assigned tasksKnowledgeable of standard office technology and Microsoft Office SuiteYour Background Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate, requiredA minimum of 2-4 years of IP paralegal or similar experience, remote work requires minimum of 5-7 years of IP paralegal experienceA combination of education and experience will be considered Travel Expectations Up to 10%EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability