Paralegal

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.

How You'll Create Impact

• Manage patent and trademark databases.
• Maintain company trademark list and patent marking website
• Work with colleagues and outside 3rd parties to determine need for, review, negotiate, draft, edit, and signoff on confidentiality agreements and material loan and transfer agreements with little oversight from attorneys
• Create and update invention disclosures and other matters in Foundation IP database and Legal Tracker
• Uploading documents and agreements in DocuSign for execution
• Creating legal vendors with Accounting
• Work cross functionally and as backup for other Company paralegals
• Assist IP attorneys and other Legal team members in execution of day-to-day IP and Legal matters
• Assist in drafting correspondence, various agreements, and other related documents as directed with attorney oversight
• Review and analyze documents submitted to the Legal department. Organize and maintain files for all projects.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on specific assignments, review preliminary advice and provide internal recommendations under the supervision of assigned counsel
• Act as liaison with various internal departments and personnel
• Prepare various documents and reports, as needed
  
  

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 databases
• Time 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 documents
• Must be detail-oriented; able to manage numerous projects simultaneously to meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions
• Must demonstrate follow-through on assignments, and ability to ensure accuracy and completeness without prompting from supervisors
• Ability to work independently on most assigned tasks
• Knowledgeable of standard office technology and Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Your Background

• Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate, required
• A minimum of 2-4 years of IP paralegal or similar experience, remote work requires minimum of 5-7 years of IP paralegal experience
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
  
  

Travel Expectations

• Up to 10%
  
  

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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