Patent Paralegal

We are looking for a Patent Paralegal to support U.S. patent prosecution activities for a dynamic legal team in San Jose, California. This contract position offers the flexibility to work remotely, with local onsite presence welcomed but not required. The person in this role will help keep patent matters organized, compliant, and moving forward by coordinating filings, maintaining deadlines, and partnering with outside counsel on day-to-day intellectual property work.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and submit U.S. patent prosecution documents to the appropriate agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor incoming correspondence, review updates, and enter critical deadlines and actions into the docketing system.
• Coordinate with external law firms and legal partners to support ongoing patent prosecution matters across the portfolio.
• Process assignment records, powers of attorney, and related documentation to maintain complete and current case files.
• Receive and organize legal mail and official notices, ensuring items are routed and tracked appropriately.
• Maintain accurate patent records and help ensure all prosecution-related materials are properly documented and accessible.
• Support routine intellectual property administration by following up on filings, deadlines, and required case actions.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience supporting U.S. patent prosecution or intellectual property matters.
• Working knowledge of USPTO filing practices, prosecution procedures, and related documentation.
• Experience with docketing systems and managing deadlines for active patent matters.
• Familiarity with assignment recordation, powers of attorney, and standard patent prosecution processes.
• Ability to work effectively with outside counsel, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy in legal records management.
• Prior law firm experience is preferred.
• Comfort with either fully remote work or occasional onsite collaboration in San Jose, California.

Compensation

$35.00-$45.00 Hourly

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