Hybrid Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Orion Placement; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Edina, MN is seeking an IP patent docketing professional to support U.S. and international applications. The role emphasizes patent filing, docketing, and prosecution coordination within a focused IP practice.

Hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office, offering strong attention to detail, organization, and collaboration with experienced attorneys. Candidates should have hands-on US filing and PCT experience and a passion for patent prosecution.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant IP or patent experience preferred.
• Hands-on U.S. patent application filing experience required.
• PCT/international patent application filing experience required.
• Patent docketing experience preferred, or a strong willingness and interest in learning and handling patent docketing.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting patent prosecution rather than litigation is strongly aligned with this position.

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. and international patent application preparation, filing, and prosecution activities.
• Manage and coordinate PCT and international patent application filings.
• Maintain accurate patent records, deadlines, and docket information.
• Assist with patent prosecution workflows and ensure filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with attorneys and other team members on filing requirements, correspondence, and matter status.
• Monitor important patent deadlines and help maintain an organized, reliable docket.
• Handle confidential client and intellectual property information with professionalism and discretion.
• Contribute to an efficient, detail-oriented patent prosecution operation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Tools

Patent docketing

Job description

Orion Placement in Edina, MN is seeking an IP patent docketing professional to support U.S. and international applications. The role emphasizes patent filing, docketing, and prosecution coordination within a focused IP practice.

Hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office, offering strong attention to detail, organization, and collaboration with experienced attorneys. Candidates should have hands-on US filing and PCT experience and a passion for patent prosecution.