IP Docketing Paralegal

Trueline; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IP law firm is seeking a fully remote Patent Prosecution & IP Docketing Paralegal. This role involves managing critical patent prosecution deadlines and collaborating with attorneys. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position offers comprehensive benefits, a remote work environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits paid 100%

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in IP docketing and patent prosecution; law firm experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of the patent prosecution life cycle.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor USPTO and foreign prosecution deadlines.
• Analyze correspondence and office actions to identify required actions.
• Maintain and update docketing databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Docketing software

Job description

Trueline is seeking a fully remote Patent Prosecution & IP Docketing Paralegal. This role involves supporting patent prosecution efforts, managing critical deadlines, and ensuring accurate docket maintenance. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in IP, collaborating with attorneys, and playing a key role in protecting client inventions.

What You’ll Do as the Patent Prosecution & IP Docketing Paralegal:

• Manage and monitor all USPTO and foreign prosecution deadlines, ensuring no critical dates are missed
• Analyze incoming correspondence, office actions, notices, etc., to identify required actions and deadlines
• Maintain and update docketing databases; generate and review reports for accuracy
• Prioritize and juggle multiple prosecution projects simultaneously, ensuring consistent progress on each
• Draft and edit reports, filings, and correspondence under attorney supervision
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, foreign counsel, and support staff to maintain prosecution workflows

Must Haves as the Patent Prosecution & IP Docketing Paralegal:

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in IP docketing and patent prosecution; law firm experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of the patent prosecution life cycle (US and ideally foreign)
• High attention to detail; excellent organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear, well-edited documents
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with docketing or IP database software
• Must reside in Texas

Nice to Haves as the Patent Prosecution & IP Docketing Paralegal:

• Formal technical training (e.g. in engineering, science, or technology)
• Prior exposure to foreign filings and dealings with foreign IP counsel
• Experience with specific docketing tools/software used in IP law firms

This Role Offers:

• Fully remote work environment
• Comprehensive benefits paid 100% including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement plan / 401(k) matching or equivalent
• Tuition reimbursement or support for professional development
• Generous paid time off
• Regular Monday-Friday schedule

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.