Intellectual Property Paralegal

Savant IP Paralegal Services LLC; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO policy

Retirement benefits

Equipment provided

Job summary

Savant IP Paralegal Services LLC is seeking an experienced IP paralegal for a permanent remote role, billing approximately 20-30 hours per week. You will support attorneys with patent prosecution, docketing, and client communications while maintaining high accuracy and deadlines.

Must reside in the United States and be authorized to work here. A bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate and 10+ years IP paralegal experience are preferred. Equipment provided and retirement benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive patent prosecution support for U.S. and international filings.
• Proven time management and ability to work independently.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and review docket deadlines and communicate with clients.
• Prepare and file applications and prosecution documents through IP platforms (ePCT, Patent Center, TEAS).
• Coordinate with foreign and outside counsel and maintain client communications.
• Contribute to process improvements within Savant IP.

Skills

Patent prosecution support

Time management

Independence

Multitasking

Client communication

Interpersonal communication

Reliability

Technical proficiency

Remote work readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Docketing systems

Document management

IP filing platforms

Billing systems

Job description

Savant IP Paralegal Services is looking for IP Paralegals!

Great opportunity to join a fast-faced and fast-growing intellectual property paralegal services firm. Seeking an experienced paralegal who is a team player, proactive, tech-savvy, highly organized, super detailed and enjoys working with a diverse client base. In this role, the expectation is that approximately 20-30 hours per week will be billed for activities such as: providing IP support to attorneys/agents/IP teams in both large and small law firms, as well as large and small companies. IP support includes everything related to prep and pros; docketing/de-docketing, etc.

This is a permanent/remote position; PTO policy; and Retirement benefits offered. Equipment provided. Candidate MUST live in the US, and be authorized to work in the United States. Candidates residing outside of the US will not be considered.

MustHave Qualifications

• Comprehensive Patent Prosecution Support: Ability to provide end-to-end assistance for both U.S. and international patent prosecution to legal practitioners.
• Time Management & Independence: Skilled in managing time effectively, working independently, staying accessible, and consistently meeting client expectations and deadlines during core business hours.
• Multitasking & Prioritization: Adept at juggling multiple responsibilities, solving problems, and setting priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability & Continuous Improvement: Eagerness to learn and adopt new systems and processes with a focus on efficiency and ongoing improvement.
• Client Communication: Ability to communicate clearly, directly, and professionally with clients.
• Interpersonal & Professional Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on professionalism and collaboration.
• Work Ethic & Attitude: Dependable, flexible, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using docketing systems, document management tools, IP filing platforms, online IP resources, and billing systems.
• Software Knowledge: Full proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Remote Work Readiness: Ability to work from a home office, including a designated workspace and high-speed internet connection.
• Team Collaboration: Must be a team player and willing to provide support to fellow paralegals as needed.

Good to Have Qualifications

• Project Management & Data Migration: Experience managing projects, including hands-on involvement in data migration initiatives.
• Broader IP Knowledge: Familiarity with trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property-related agreements.

Minimum requirements to apply:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Paralegal Certificate preferred; 10+ years of Intellectual Property paralegal experience

A day in the life at Savant IP includes:

• Proactively manage and review docket deadlines, generate docket reports, and engage with clients via various virtual meeting platforms to discuss upcoming tasks and priorities.
• Provide comprehensive paralegal support, including monitoring client correspondence and requests, preparing and filing applications and prosecution documents through platforms such as ePCT, Patent Center, and TEAS. Communicate with foreign and outside counsel on prosecution matters, manage docketing of incoming and outgoing correspondence, and maintain clear communication with clients and internal teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvementby identifying and implementing enhancements to internal processes and systems, both within Savant IP and in support of our clients.
• Enjoy your work!We believe in maintaining a positive and collaborative environment.