Part-Time Patent Docket Clerk
- Palo Alto, CA, United States
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Experience
- 4–6 years of patent docketing experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Docket Clerk to join their Patent Prosecution Group on a part-time basis. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to manage patent deadlines and support attorneys in a flexible, hybrid schedule.
What You’ll Do:
• Assist the Patent Docket Administrator in maintaining the patent docketing system.
• Review and process official communications from the USPTO and foreign agents, updating prosecution records and notifying responsible staff.
• Perform global docket reviews, provide reminders of statutory deadlines, distribute docket/client portfolio reports, and manage annuity provider data.
• Support attorneys and staff to ensure deadlines are tracked and met.
• Complete other duties as assigned to support the Patent Prosecution Group.
What You’ll Bring:
• 4–6 years of patent docketing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or ABA-approved Paralegal certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Outlook and Excel.
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Skills
- Paralegal
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel