Patent Paralegal

Protingent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salaries

insurance plan options (HDHP plan or 0

education/certification reimbursement

pre-tax commuter benefits

PTO and an administered 401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing has a contract Patent Paralegal position with our client in San Francisco, CA. This full-time contract role supports the IP Operations team, coordinating U.S. and foreign filings and working with attorneys, agents, and outside counsel.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification and at least three years of patent filing experience. Proficiency in MS Office and docketing systems (MxHero, Box, Anaqua) is required; ability to work independently and in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of combined U.S. and foreign patent filing experience.
• In-house and private practice law firm experience a plus.
• Strong integrity, professionalism, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures and rules.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel) and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, and draft complex legal documents for international patent filings and prosecution.
• Prepare and file U.S. and PCT applications using Patent Center and related tools.
• Coordinate with internal attorneys, agents, and external counsel to respond to office actions and manage formalities.
• Monitor deadlines and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Research patent terms, dates, and ownership using internal and external resources.

Skills

Patent law

MS Office

Docketing systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree / paralegal certification

Tools

MxHero

Box

Anaqua

Patent Center

Job description

Job Title

Patent Paralegal Position

Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Patent Paralegal with our client located in San Francisco, CA.

Job Description

Seeking a full-time contractor for a Patent Paralegal role. As a member of the IP Operations team, you will report to the Principal Patent Paralegal and help establish and protect our rights to our innovations. You will coordinate U.S. and foreign filing and prosecution, collaborating with a large team including in-house attorneys, agents, and patent paralegals, as well as outside counsel. You must be comfortable with multi-tasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness. You must excel at obtaining and effectively communicating information related to pending patent applications and matters of U.S. and foreign patent law.

Job Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, and draft complex legal documents for international patent filings and prosecution
• Prepare aesthetic and accurate U.S. applications and PCT applications and documents using ePCT.
• File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center
• Work with internal attorneys, agents, and international law firms utilizing knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent rules and requirements to respond to office actions, complete formalities, and provide all materials and support.
• Monitor and ensure all deadlines are met
• Respond to questions regarding third-party and our patents from internal and external customers
• Research and provide accurate responses regarding patent terms, relevant dates, priority applications, ownership, and other pertinent information by researching appropriate resources, including internal databases, attorney reports, and external specialized patent resources such as Patent Center, Espacenet, Patentscope, and world-wide patent offices
• Ensure compliance with patent handling procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate manager

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or the equivalent in experience
• Minimum of three years of combined U.S. and foreign patent filing experience
• Both in-house and private practice law firm experience a plus
• Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all matters
• Exhibits professionalism and composure in stressful situations and in meeting short deadlines
• Solid knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures and rules
• Ability to read, understand, and extract relevant information accurately from legal documents
• Solid skills in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate to advanced skills using Word and Excel.
• Experience with MxHero, Box, Anaqua or other patent and trademark docketing system a plus
• The ability and willingness to learn new software applications
• Strong oral, written, and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and effectively utilize emerging technologies, including AI-powered tools, to improve efficiency, enhance data quality, and support patent operations workflows while exercising sound professional judgment.

Job Details

Job Type: Contract

Pay rate: $44-$68/hr

Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Benefits Package

• competitive salaries
• insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
• education/certification reimbursement
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.