Part-Time Patent Docket Clerk

SourcePro Search, LLC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Leading Law Firm seeks a part-time Patent Docket Clerk to join the Patent Prosecution Group. The role focuses on managing deadlines, docket maintenance, and supporting attorneys in a flexible, hybrid schedule.

Requirements include 4–6 years of patent docketing experience and a Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved Paralegal certification. Strong attention to detail and proficiency with Outlook and Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of patent docketing experience.
• Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved Paralegal certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the patent docketing system with the Patent Docket Administrator.
• Review and process USPTO communications and foreign agent updates; update prosecution records.
• Perform global docket reviews and distribute docket/client portfolio reports; manage annuity provider data.
• Support attorneys and staff to ensure deadlines are tracked and met.

Skills

Patent docketing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Outlook and Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved Paralegal certification

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Docket Clerk to join their Patent Prosecution Group on a part-time basis. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to manage patent deadlines and support attorneys in a flexible, hybrid schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Assist the Patent Docket Administrator in maintaining the patent docketing system.

• Review and process official communications from the USPTO and foreign agents, updating prosecution records and notifying responsible staff.

• Perform global docket reviews, provide reminders of statutory deadlines, distribute docket/client portfolio reports, and manage annuity provider data.

• Support attorneys and staff to ensure deadlines are tracked and met.

• Complete other duties as assigned to support the Patent Prosecution Group.

What You'll Bring:

• 4-6 years of patent docketing experience.

• Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved Paralegal certification is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Outlook and Excel.