Patent Paralegal

Orion Placement

Irvine, California

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Annuities, Attorney, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Docketing System, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property (IP), Legal, Litigation, Mentoring, Paralegal, Patent Procurement, Patents, People Management, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Irvine, California
POSTED
4 days ago

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.

JPC-1343

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: 5+ yrs of patent prosecution paralegal exp.

  • Nice to haves:

  • Preferred Years as Associate:

  • Additional context: Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [yes]

Submission Email: Richard - rgilmore@mabr.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Senior Patent Prosecution Paralegal role supporting U.S. and international filings. Requires 5+ years experience. On-site Salt Lake City with additional offices in NYC, San Francisco, and Irvine.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Patent Paralegal - Maschoff Brennan - JPC- 1343 - Source

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  • Client job title: Patent Paralegal

  • Location: Salt Lake City, UT / Irvine, CA / San Francisco, CA / NYC

  • On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

  • Experience: 5

  • Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Patent Paralegal, Patent Prosecution Paralegal, IP Paralegal, PCT Paralegal, USPTO Paralegal

  • # of hires needed: 1

  • Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

  • Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Par, 5 yrs, multiple locations

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