Senior IP Paralegal

Vollzeit
vor 2 Wochen
Role Description

As a Senior IP Paralegal at Dropbox, you will play a crucial role in supporting our global intellectual property portfolio. You’ll be responsible for patent and trademark prosecution support, docketing, and strategic IP operations. This is a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally with engineers, legal counsel, and external partners on Dropbox’s most innovative technologies. You'll gain high visibility within the legal department and contribute meaningfully to Dropbox’s long-term innovation strategy.

Responsibilities
  • Manage U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution workflows with outside counsel.
  • Maintain accurate IP docketing and ensure timely filings.
  • Support invention disclosure reviews and patent committee meetings.
  • Tracking and filing Information Disclosure Statements
  • Assist with IP budget tracking, forecasting, and invoice review.
  • Coordinate with internal product and engineering teams on IP-related matters.
  • Maintain and update internal IP records and databases.
  • Prepare reports related to patent portfolio metrics.
Requirements
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience as a patent paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international patent prosecution processes.
  • Strong docketing and data management skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent judgment and the ability to make sound decisions independently.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work cross-functionally within the organization and with outside counsel.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with IP management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience supporting open-source and trademark portfolios.
  • Experience with Symphony IP Management System and MaxVal IDS. 
  • Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and invoice management tools.
  • Experience working in a technology company or with software patents.
Compensation

US Zone 1

This role is not available in Zone 1

US Zone 2$148,800—$201,400 USDUS Zone 3$132,300—$178,900 USD