Patent Paralegal

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

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.

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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

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