Patent Paralegal

Orion Placement
  • Irvine, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 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

    You'll 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.

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    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Relocation assistance
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrvine, California

    Skills

    • Annuitiesunmatched
    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Docketing Systemunmatched
    • Due Diligenceunmatched
    • Intellectual Property (IP)unmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Paralegalunmatched
    • Patent Procurementunmatched
    • Patentsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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