Paralegal

ROCS Grad Staffing; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCS Grad Staffing seeks a detail-oriented Paralegal to support attorneys handling intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. The role includes USPTO filings, docket management, and coordinating domestic and foreign filings.

Responsibilities include drafting IP documents, filing USPTO applications, maintaining dockets, and assisting with prosecution. The ideal candidate has IP paralegal experience, strong organization, and excellent communication skills, with

Qualifications

• 2+ years paralegal experience, preferably in IP law
• Experience with patent and trademark prosecution and USPTO filings preferred
• Bachelor's or Masters in a related field or ABA-approved paralegal certificate
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software (iManage)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, client-focused approach and independent work style
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread, and prepare IP-related legal documents
• Prepare and electronically file USPTO patent and trademark applications
• Maintain patent and trademark docketing systems and track deadlines and fees
• Prepare docket/status reports for attorneys, clients and management
• Assist with patent/trademark prosecution including declarations and IDSs
• Coordinate domestic and foreign filings for IP matters
• Conduct legal research and evaluate information
• Maintain client files and legal documents
• Provide administrative support including data entry and file maintenance

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

BA/BS in related field or paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

iManage

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to attorneys handling intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. This role will be responsible for USPTO filings, docket management, legal document preparation, and coordinating domestic and foreign filings.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread, and prepare legal correspondence and intellectual property documents
• Prepare, review, and electronically file U.S. patent and trademark applications and related documents with the USPTO
• Maintain patent and trademark docketing systems and track filing deadlines, office actions, maintenance fees, renewals, and other critical dates
• Prepare and distribute docket and status reports for attorneys, clients, and management
• Assist with patent and trademark prosecution, including preparing declarations, assignments, powers of attorney, IDSs, and supporting documents
• Coordinate domestic and foreign patent and trademark filings
• Conduct legal research and evaluate relevant information
• Maintain client files, databases, and legal documents
• Provide administrative support including data entry, proofreading, and file maintenance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related paralegal experience, preferably in an intellectual property law firm
• Experience with patent and trademark prosecution and USPTO filings preferred
• Bachelor's or Masters degree in a related field or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal software such as iManage
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently
• Professional, client-focused approach with strong customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality

Why You Want To Work Here

• Opportunity to support sophisticated intellectual property matters
• Work closely with experienced attorneys and legal professionals
• Long-term career growth opportunity
• Utilize and develop specialized IP paralegal skills
• Collaborative and professional work environment