Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support a well-respected client. This Long-term Contract position will focus on coordinating U.S. and international patent prosecution matters, maintaining accurate records, and helping attorneys and clients stay ahead of critical deadlines. The ideal candidate brings a strong law firm background in patent prosecution and is comfortable working across docketing, document management, and portfolio support functions.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee U.S. and foreign patent prosecution calendars, track key dates, and help ensure all filings and responses are completed on time.
- Prepare routine correspondence and procedural communications for attorney review, supporting both client updates and ongoing prosecution activity.
- Assist with the administration of domestic and international patent portfolios by reviewing files, confirming next steps, and maintaining accurate matter information.
- Draft prosecution-related documents for new filings, formal requirements, office action responses, appeals support, and post-allowance activities under attorney direction.
- Maintain patent records within docketing platforms and update information disclosure statement data to support complete and organized case management.
- Use online patent office systems to review application status, retrieve official records, and monitor activity across active matters.
- Work with attorneys to address client-specific disclosure obligations, including review of applicable McKesson-related requirements.
- Support document organization and filing workflows within established document management and collaboration tools used by the firm.
- At least 2 years of experience in patent prosecution paralegal work.
- Prior experience in a law firm environment supporting patent prosecution matters, rather than an in-house legal department setting.
- Working knowledge of both U.S. and foreign patent prosecution processes.
- Hands-on experience with intellectual property docket management software such as Foundation IP or comparable systems like Pattsy or Anaqua.
- Familiarity with document management platforms, including systems similar to NetDocuments/NetDocs.
- Ability to manage deadlines carefully, maintain detailed records, and produce accurate work in a deadline-driven setting.
- Proficiency with common tracking and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet and OneNote.
- Background in intellectual property with a clear focus on patent matters