Patent Paralegal
Irvine, CA - USA
Job Summary
Pay: $90000.00 - $125000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a growing intellectual property practice with a strong reputation for high-quality patent work
- Take ownership of complex U.S. and international patent prosecution matters
- Work closely with experienced attorneys and foreign associates on sophisticated portfolios
- Enjoy a stable long-term role with meaningful responsibility and career growth
- Be part of a professional collaborative and supportive team environment
Location
This role is on-site in Salt Lake City UT offering a collaborative in-office environment with direct access to attorneys and staff. Additional openings are available in New York City San Francisco and Irvine CA.
Note
Candidates must have 5 or more years of hands-on patent prosecution paralegal experience including U.S. and international filings. This is not an entry-level role.
About Us
We are an intellectual property and complex litigation law firm supporting clients across a wide range of technologies. Our team values precision collaboration and professionalism and we take pride in delivering excellent client service in a friendly business-casual environment. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Prepare and file U.S. patent applications PCT applications and related USPTO correspondence
- Coordinate with foreign associates on PCT national stage filings annuities and maintenance fees
- Prepare and file formal documents issue fee payments and post-allowance filings
- Monitor and manage foreign and domestic patent deadlines and attorney dockets
- Draft office action response shells and application documents for attorney review
- Review and revise claims at attorney direction
- Communicate with clients and foreign associates regarding filings deadlines and procedural updates
- Maintain accurate electronic and physical client files
- Conduct post-allowance due diligence to ensure accuracy of issued patents
- Support attorneys with reporting research and matter management
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as needed
Qualifications
- 5 years of patent prosecution paralegal experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and international patent prosecution rules and procedures
- Proficiency with USPTO systems and patent docketing
- Ability to manage a high-volume docket with accuracy and attention to detail
- Professional handling of confidential information
Why You Will Love Working Here
Youll work in a respectful collaborative environment where your expertise is valued. The firm offers meaningful responsibility long-term stability strong benefits and the opportunity to be part of a growing IP practice without unnecessary bureaucracy.
JPC-1343
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: 5 yrs of patent prosecution paralegal exp.
Nice to haves:
Preferred Years as Associate:
Additional context: Relocation- yes. Packages - yes
Submission Email: Richard -
Quick Recruiter Reference
Senior Patent Prosecution Paralegal role supporting U.S. and international filings. Requires 5 years experience. On-site Salt Lake City with additional offices in NYC San Francisco and Irvine.
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Patent Paralegal - Maschoff Brennan - JPC- 1343 - Source
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Client job title: Patent Paralegal
Location: Salt Lake City UT / Irvine CA / San Francisco CA / NYC
On-site hybrid remote: On-site
Experience: 5
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Patent Paralegal Patent Prosecution Paralegal IP Paralegal PCT Paralegal USPTO Paralegal
# of hires needed: 1
Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO
Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Par 5 yrs multiple locations