IP Paralegal: Patent Docketing, Onsite & Secret Clearance

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site four days a week

Job summary

MITRE, a nonprofit engineering and research organization, seeks an IP paralegal to bridge inventors and outside counsel. You will monitor prosecution deadlines, maintain docketing, and support IP disclosures.

Ideal candidate has 2+ years IP paralegal experience, strong communication, and ability to manage high volumes while protecting confidentiality. On-site four days a week in McLean, VA, with Secret clearance requirement.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent in education, or 2 years’ experience and an Associate degree, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• 2+ years of experience working as an IP paralegal in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with keen attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patent prosecution deadlines and maintain accurate docketing of all due dates.
• Maintain and update IP portfolio databases, track registration statuses, renewal deadlines, and licensing terms.
• Review invention disclosure documents and collaborate with inventors to develop intellectual property disclosures.
• Participate in invention disclosure meetings and advise inventors on IP protection.
• Support licensing activities, employee IP training programs, and client counseling efforts as needed.
• Prepare internal and external communications upon patent issuance including updating public-facing resources with newly awarded patent information.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Project leadership

MS Office

Team collaboration

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

IP docketing software

Job description

MITRE, a nonprofit engineering and research organization, seeks an IP paralegal to bridge inventors and outside counsel. You will monitor prosecution deadlines, maintain docketing, and support IP disclosures.

Ideal candidate has 2+ years IP paralegal experience, strong communication, and ability to manage high volumes while protecting confidentiality. On-site four days a week in McLean, VA, with Secret clearance requirement.