Patent Prosecution Specialist - Docket & Filings

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Accrued paid time off starting at 20‑d

Parental leave

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support the firm's patent operations. The role focuses on filing U.S.

and international patent documents, maintaining dockets, communicating with clients and foreign counsel, and ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with five+ years of patent prosecution experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with USPTO Patent Center, ePCT, and document

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and five+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with USPTO Patent Center and ePCT; ability to coordinate with foreign associates.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file U.S. patent applications and international filings.
• Coordinate domestic and foreign patent prosecution activities and monitor deadlines.
• Maintain patent dockets and communicate with attorneys, clients, foreign counsel, and internal teams.
• Review and report patent office correspondence.
• Communicate with clients regarding filings, deadlines, and maintenance matters.
• Support attorney departures with transition documentation and coordination.
• Maintain legal databases such as iManage and FIP.
• Participate in legal technology projects and process improvements.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Documentation management

Communication

Time management

Docketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

USPTO Patent Center

ePCT

iManage

FIP

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support the firm's patent operations. The role focuses on filing U.S.

and international patent documents, maintaining dockets, communicating with clients and foreign counsel, and ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with five+ years of patent prosecution experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with USPTO Patent Center, ePCT, and document