Remote Patent Paralegal

Grant-Shannon; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established intellectual property law firm seeks an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support attorneys with U.S. and international patent filings. This full-time direct hire position involves preparing applications, managing deadlines, and conducting patent searches while providing excellent client service in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Full benefits

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience in Patent law in a midsize law firm.
• Strong knowledge of USPTO procedures and PCT/foreign filing processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file U.S. provisional and international patent applications.
• Manage client-specific dockets and ensure timely responses.
• Conduct patent searches and compile prior art references.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal certification or degree

Tools

CPI

Anaqua

Foundation IP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established intellectual property law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support attorneys in managing U.S. and international patent filings. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in both domestic and foreign patent processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file U.S. provisional/non-provisional and international (PCT) patent applications.
• Manage client-specific and personal dockets, ensuring timely response to deadlines.
• Draft and file various USPTO documents, including IDSs, Office Action responses, Assignments, Declarations, and POAs.
• Coordinate international filings with foreign associates.
• Conduct patent searches and compile prior art references.
• Maintain and update patent portfolios and communicate with clients, inventors, and patent examiners.
• Ensure compliance with USPTO rules and firm procedures.
• Review incoming correspondence and extract relevant information from USPTO, PCT, and foreign databases.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Patent law in a midsize law firm.
• Paralegal certification or degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of USPTO procedures, Patent Center/EFS-Web, and PCT/foreign filing processes.
• Proficiency in docketing tools (e.g., CPI, Anaqua, Foundation IP) and legal research software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and patent/legal software.
• Strong client service orientation with keen attention to detail.

This is a fulltime, direct hire position with full benefits and competitive pay. Job #5612JV

Job Type: Full-time