Global Patent Paralegal & Docketing Expert

Employvision Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Employvision Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a skilled patent paralegal to draft and file U.S. and PCT applications, respond to office actions, and coordinate with attorneys and external firms. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and compliance with patent procedures.

You will research patent terms, monitor deadlines, and support cross-border filings while leveraging AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and data quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of combined U.S. and foreign patent filing experience.
• In-house and private practice background is a plus.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism under deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file U.S. and PCT patent applications and related documents.
• Respond to office actions and ensure timely deadlines are met.
• Support internal attorneys and external law firms on patent matters.
• Research patent terms and data from internal and external resources.
• Ensure compliance with patent handling procedures.
• Collaborate with team and learn new software tools.

Skills

Patent drafting

PCT filings

Office actions handling

Patent inquiries

Patent research

Compliance

General duties

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification

Tools

MxHero

Box

Anaqua docketing

Job description

Employvision Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a skilled patent paralegal to draft and file U.S. and PCT applications, respond to office actions, and coordinate with attorneys and external firms. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and compliance with patent procedures.

You will research patent terms, monitor deadlines, and support cross-border filings while leveraging AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and data quality in a fast-paced environment.