Patent Prosecution Paralegal — Docket & Filing Expert

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support the patent prosecution team with legal operations, document management, and technology initiatives. The role demands discretion, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in patent prosecution, with hands-on experience using USPTO Patent Center and ePCT, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong organizational and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file U.S. patent applications, international PCT applications, and prosecution documents with USPTO, WIPO, and foreign jurisdictions.
• Coordinate domestic and foreign patent prosecution activities, including filing instructions and deadline monitoring.
• Monitor patent dockets and deadlines; coordinate with attorneys, clients, foreign counsel, and docketing teams.
• Review and report patent office correspondence.
• Communicate with clients regarding filings, deadlines, instructions, signatures, annuities and maintenance matters.
• Support internal departments with attorney departures, transition documentation, client matter coordination, and file review.
• Maintain legal databases and documentation (e.g., iManage and FIP).
• Participate in legal technology projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

USPTO Patent Center

ePCT

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support the patent prosecution team with legal operations, document management, and technology initiatives. The role demands discretion, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in patent prosecution, with hands-on experience using USPTO Patent Center and ePCT, and strong MS Office skills.