Senior Patent Prosecution Specialist (US & International)

Consilio LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Consilio LLC is seeking an experienced Patent Specialist to manage U.S. and international patent portfolios and deliver exceptional client service.

The role involves close collaboration with attorneys, technology specialists, IP leadership, and staff to ensure prosecution success and operational excellence. Reporting to the IP Paralegal Manager, you will help drive best practices, mentor colleagues, and support complex patent prosecution matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 7-10+ years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm environment.
• Extensive experience handling both U.S. and foreign patent prosecution matters.
• Strong working knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures, Patent Center, WIPO ePCT, and international filing requirements.
• Ability to navigate foreign patent office websites and manage country-specific filing requirements, including legalization and apostille processes.
• Outstanding organizational, case management, and deadline-driven work habits.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. and foreign patent prosecution dockets, ensuring all deadlines are tracked and met accurately.
• Prepare and file U.S., PCT, and foreign patent applications, formal documents, and prosecution-related filings under attorney supervision.
• Draft and send correspondence and reporting letters to clients, foreign associates, the USPTO, and international patent offices.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and related formality documents.
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic case files.
• Record billable time in compliance with firm policies and procedures.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship on IP best practices, procedures, and firm protocols.
• Collaborate across the IP team and provide backup support to other patent paralegals and specialists as needed.
• Assist with special projects and other responsibilities that support the firms growing Intellectual Property practice.

Skills

Patent prosecution

US/foreign filing

Client service

Deadline management

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

USPTO rules & procedures

Patent Center

WIPO ePCT

Foreign filing portals

Job description

Consilio LLC is seeking an experienced Patent Specialist to manage U.S. and international patent portfolios and deliver exceptional client service.

The role involves close collaboration with attorneys, technology specialists, IP leadership, and staff to ensure prosecution success and operational excellence. Reporting to the IP Paralegal Manager, you will help drive best practices, mentor colleagues, and support complex patent prosecution matters across multiple jurisdictions.