Paralegal – Intellectual Property

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +8 more states.

📋 Description

• Support the preparation, docketing, electronic submission, portfolio management, and upkeep of patent applications.

• Conduct research and gather information related to national and international intellectual property rights.

• Create status summary reports for attorneys and clients.

• Coordinate international filings with foreign legal offices and other international entities.

• Work alongside the Docketing Team to manage and track deadlines for responses, renewals, oppositions, affidavits, Patent Cooperation Treaty obligations, and foreign patent annuity payments.

• Assist in litigation related to intellectual property.

• Aid in oppositions, interferences, and cancellations while drafting necessary legal documents.

• Perform online searches of Patent and Trademark Office records, industry databases, and legal research resources.

• Conduct searches for trademark information.

• Submit applications, statements of use, renewal requests, affidavits of use, and assignments.

• Draft responses to PTO actions and oppositions.

• Enhance technical skills in database management, electronic research, and electronic file maintenance.

• Independently organize and manage files.

• Attend and participate in internal Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions.

• Anticipate the needs of attorneys.

• Provide mentorship to a Paralegal Assistant or junior Paralegal as required.

• Occasionally interact with clients.

• Achieve an annual billable-hour target of 1,500 hours.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as an intellectual property paralegal.

• Patent experience is preferred.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, and/or biotech patent prosecution is preferred.

• Familiarity with filing sequence listings and managing multi-jurisdictional international patent portfolios is preferred.

• An Associate’s degree is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.

• Significant substantive legal-related experience may be accepted in place of formal education.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Capacity for independent thought.

• Ability to interact professionally and provide outstanding internal and external service.

• Highly organized, with the capability to prioritize tasks and manage projects.

• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, adhering to established timelines and ongoing deadlines.

• Familiarity with adopting legal AI and a willingness to learn and implement new AI technologies is preferred.

• Ability to learn and gain proficiency in database use and management, internet/electronic research, and project folder/electronic file maintenance.

• A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for discretionary bonuses based on individual and firm performance.

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Pre-tax flexible spending account for specific medical and dependent care expenses.

• Employee assistance program.

• Paid Time Off.

• Paid holidays.

• Eligibility to participate in a retirement plan program after meeting the requirements.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.