Paralegal - Intellectual Property

Overview

A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to support a busy IP practice. This role involves assisting with patent matters including preparation, docketing, electronic filing, portfolio management, and maintenance of patent applications. The position can be performed remotely or from any office location.

Responsibilities

• Research and compile information related to national and international intellectual property rights.
• Prepare status summary reports for attorneys and clients.
• Coordinate international filings with foreign law offices and entities.
• Collaborate with the docketing team to ensure due dates for actions such as responses, renewals, oppositions, affidavits, Patent Cooperation Treaty requirements, and patent annuity payments are properly tracked.
• Assist with intellectual property-related litigation, oppositions, interferences, cancellations, and draft necessary pleadings.
• Perform online searches of Patent and Trademark Office records, industry databases, and conduct trademark information searches.
• File applications, statements of use, renewal applications, affidavits of use, and assignments.
• Draft responses to PTO actions and oppositions.
• Develop technical proficiency in database management, electronic research, and electronic file maintenance.
• Independently organize and manage files.
• Participate in internal continuing legal education (CLE) sessions.
• Anticipate attorney needs and provide support accordingly.
• Mentor paralegal assistants or junior paralegals as needed.
• Occasionally interact with clients.
• Utilize and implement legal AI tools as applicable.
• Meet an annual billable hour requirement of 1500 hours.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of intellectual property paralegal experience; patent experience preferred.
• Experience with pharmaceutical, life sciences, and/or biotech patent prosecution, including filing sequence listings and managing multi-jurisdictional international portfolios.
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Significant substantive legal experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask efficiently, and think independently.
• Professional and effective interpersonal skills to provide exceptional service internally and externally.
• Ability to prioritize workflow, manage projects, and perform effectively with minimal supervision within deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. Expected salary ranges by location are:

• California: $86,000 - $139,000
• Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000
• Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000
• Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000
• Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000
• Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000
• New York: $66,000 - $125,000
• Washington State: $88,000 - $134,000
• Washington, DC: $94,000 - $138,000

Bonus opportunities are discretionary and based on individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan participation after eligibility.

Location

Remote or any office location within the United States.

This description outlines the general duties and requirements of the position and is not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume when applying.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Principal applicants only.