Global Patent Prosecution Specialist

Goodwin; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Emergency back-up child and adult care

Paid vacation, sick time off, and HOLs

Professional development and career-op

Employee recognition and reward

Employee wellness and assistance

Job summary

Goodwin’s Global Operations Team is seeking an IP Administrator to support domestic patent prosecution, preparing and filing documents with the USPTO, and maintaining dockets and electronic files. This role serves as a liaison among attorneys, clients, and internal teams.

The position requires 3–6 years patent prosecution experience, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and strong communication, time management, and collaboration skills in a deadline‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of domestic patent prosecution experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; strong database management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize in a deadline‑driven, high‑volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents, reports, and correspondence related to domestic patent prosecution for attorneys and clients.
• Prepare and file required documents with the USPTO in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage the administrative aspects of U.S. patent prosecution and ensure compliance with applicable rules, guidelines and procedures.
• Support attorneys in managing their dockets in accordance with firm policies and established procedures.
• Organize, update and maintain electronic files, IP data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm protocols.
• Review and process official communications from patent offices, including the USPTO.
• Open new matters, update existing matters, and process conflict checks in alignment with firm requirements.
• Performs general administrative tasks and provide support as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Database management

Job description

Goodwin’s Global Operations Team is seeking an IP Administrator to support domestic patent prosecution, preparing and filing documents with the USPTO, and maintaining dockets and electronic files. This role serves as a liaison among attorneys, clients, and internal teams.

The position requires 3–6 years patent prosecution experience, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and strong communication, time management, and collaboration skills in a deadline‑driven environment.