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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati · 5 days ago

Senior Patent Quality Review Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$49.04/hr - $66.35/hr

8+ years exp

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is currently seeking a Senior Patent Quality Review Specialist to join the firm’s patent group. The role focuses on ensuring quality control and procedural adherence for patent prosecution through detailed reviews of filings and coordination with various departments.

FinanceFinTechIntellectual PropertyLegalPrivacy

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth reviews of U.S. patent filings before submission to ensure compliance with USPTO guidelines

Evaluate electronic filings for formatting errors and metadata issues

Validate that e-filings and submissions are correctly logged and stored in DMS; ensure centralized email saving and naming conventions

Review vendor drawings and work products for accuracy

Support intake, conduct matter reviews, and manage patent office filings

Verify accuracy and consistency of matter entries in IP docketing systems (e.g., CPI)

Review and validate chain-of-title and bibliographic data for new and existing matters

Audit family relationships and ensure consistency across applications, divisions, continuations, and foreign counterparts; identify process inconsistencies in prosecution practices across client portfolios

Review errors based on incoming USPTO communications and recommend corrections

Liaise with the Docketing department to ensure daily docket clearance of all deadlines

Review and double-check work product from the Docketing and Transfer teams as requested

Create and maintain internal checklists and quality control protocols for common patent prosecution events; formulate best practices as member of a Best Practices Sub-Committee

Administer the DocGen database and serve as a resource for procedural questions

Collaborate with attorneys and client leads to implement custom quality assurance workflows; maintain client-specific prosecution guidelines and alert team members of updates

Serve as a point of contact for quality review escalation issues

Track and complete large or long-term projects as requested by attorneys or clients

Participate in IP onboarding and exit processes, including training new and existing staff and legal teams on quality-related tasks, review procedures, and rules and updates regarding IP law, as requested

Provide feedback and support to PPS staff on best practices, procedural errors, and back up support during high volume or absences

Conduct mini-audits, track and report findings/errors, identify training needs, and recommend process improvements to management as part of quality improvement plans

Participate in client audits by preparing data and confirming compliance with SOWs and engagement protocols

Leverage software tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI dashboards) to track quality metrics and reporting

Prepare periodic quality control reports for IP leadership and Practice Group Leaders

Perform related duties as assigned or directed by supervisor

Maintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures

Qualification

Patent experienceQuality control functionsCPI experienceDocument automation systemsResearching patent lawMS Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred

8+ years of patent experience, preferably in a high-volume law firm environment

Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills

Impeccable attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

Experience researching patent law rules and procedures

Ability to synthesize and communicate complex information effectively

Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Experience with CPI and document automation systems

Experience in quality control functions

Company

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Glassdoor4.3

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati provides legal services for technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises.

Founded in 1961

Palo Alto, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wsgr.com

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