Remote, Contract-based IP Paralegal / Docketer Opportunity – 10+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Freelance Firm, LLC, a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals, is interviewing for an Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal / Docketer. Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week for supporting IP docketing and related matters for client law firms.

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years in IP docketing or related roles, strong USPTO/foreign filing deadline experience, and excellent organizational and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of IP paralegal or docketing experience.
• Strong IP docketing and deadline management skills.
• Experience maintaining patent/trademark prosecution dockets.
• Ability to calendar and track USPTO and international deadlines.
• Experience with USPTO, WIPO, foreign associates and outside counsel deadlines.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems and IP docketing software.
• Strong document management and accurate recordkeeping.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

IP docketing

Deadline management

Prosecution docketing

USPTO deadlines

Electronic filing software

Documentation / recordkeeping

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

IP docketing software

Job description

Category: Legal

Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida United States

Welcome to The Freelance Firm! We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.

Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal / Docketer. Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week.

Paralegal / Docketer Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an IP Paralegal, IP Docketer, or similar intellectual property legal professional
• Strong experience with intellectual property docketing and deadline management
• Experience maintaining and monitoring patent and/or trademark prosecution dockets
• Ability to accurately calculate, calendar, and track critical USPTO and international filing deadlines
• Experience reviewing incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, foreign associates, and outside counsel and entering applicable deadlines into docketing systems
• Experience supporting patent and/or trademark prosecution matters, including applications, responses, renewals, maintenance filings, and related documentation
• Strong understanding of USPTO procedures, filing requirements, and prosecution timelines
• Experience with electronic filing systems and intellectual property docketing software
• Ability to perform regular docket reviews and proactively communicate upcoming deadlines to attorneys and legal teams
• Strong document management and recordkeeping skills with the ability to maintain accurate electronic IP files
• Ability to manage a high volume of deadlines and matters while maintaining exceptional accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when calculating and entering critical dates and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who can work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and proactively identify docketing issues

Our Paralegal pay rate starts at $30/hour.