Remote Patent Paralegal - Global Portfolio

Epiq Counsel; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid federal holidays

Optional medical coverage; HSA Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Epiq Counsel is seeking an experienced Patent Paralegal to support its in-house IP team on a remote basis. You will manage patent docketing, prosecution, maintenance, and portfolio administration across domestic and international matters, partnering with attorneys, foreign associates, and external vendors.

The role emphasizes independent prioritization, process improvement, and staying current on IP laws. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of patent experience, familiarity with IP management systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in patent paralegal, patent operations, or IP support.
• Experience with patent filing, prosecution, maintenance, and portfolio administration.
• Experience electronically filing patent documents with domestic and international offices.
• Ability to support large portfolios in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Experience using IP management systems such as Anaqua or comparable software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, proofreading, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent docket activities across the lifecycle, including filing, prosecution, maintenance, and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with attorneys, patent professionals, and external service providers for timely filings and maintenance.
• Research complex issues and develop practical solutions for IP operations.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and proactively identify support needs.
• Coordinate IP projects with action plans, tracking deliverables, and resource coordination.
• Monitor IP law developments and assess impact on procedures and processes.
• Prioritize workload independently and contribute to team objectives.
• Communicate professionally with inventors, attorneys, and external partners.
• Identify resources and engage stakeholders to complete assignments.

Skills

Patent docketing

Prosecution support

Portfolio administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Tools

Anaqua

Docketing platforms

Job description

Epiq Counsel is seeking an experienced Patent Paralegal to support its in-house IP team on a remote basis. You will manage patent docketing, prosecution, maintenance, and portfolio administration across domestic and international matters, partnering with attorneys, foreign associates, and external vendors.

The role emphasizes independent prioritization, process improvement, and staying current on IP laws. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of patent experience, familiarity with IP management systems