Patent Paralegal / Senior IP Assistant – Patent Prosecution (REMOTE)

About the Role

We are hiring a senior-level Patent Paralegal or Senior IP Assistant to support a busy patent prosecution practice at a well-established mid-size law firm.

• This is not a docket-only role.
• This is not a domestic-only role.
• This is not a training position.

You must have hands-on experience handling both U.S. and foreign patent prosecution matters. This role requires someone who can manage work independently and own matters from filing through issuance.

If you only handle domestic filings, or only docket, do not apply .

Must-Have Experience (Non-Negotiable)

You must have experience with both of the following.

U.S. Patent Prosecution

Including:

• Provisional and non-provisional filings
• Office Action responses
• Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), amendments, and formalities
• Filings through allowance and issuance
• USPTO systems such as Patent Center, PAIR, and MyUSPTO

Foreign and International Patent Prosecution

Including:

• PCT filings
• National stage entries
• Coordinating directly with foreign counsel
• Managing international deadlines and prosecution requirements

If you do not have both U.S. and foreign experience , this role is not a fit.

Required Background

• 4+ years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm
• Experience managing matters from filing through issuance and maintenance
• Comfortable billing time
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to support multiple attorneys in a collaborative team environment