IFG - International Financial Group · 1 day ago
Paralegal
Redmond, WA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expIFG - International Financial Group is seeking a Patent Paralegal to support their high-volume Patent Operations team within a large enterprise technology environment. This role involves hands-on patent administration and requires onsite presence for managing physical patent documentation and mail handling.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Vatsal Mori
Responsibilities
Download and process ISR and 202 documents from the EPO mailbox
Process PCT hardcopy mail , ensuring timely routing and documentation
Handle EP registration certificates , including:
Processing physical documents
De-docketing related events in Anaqua
Determining archiving or shredding actions
Verify and download Letters Patents and Registration Certificates
Coordinate offsite storage logistics
Manage signature workflows (summarize, route, and track completion)
Support inventor award logistics (tracking, packaging, shipping plaques/gear)
Assist with special projects such as audits, validation checks, and document retrievals
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of experience as a Paralegal, specifically supporting patent operations
Mandatory: Prior experience working with patents (US and/or foreign)
Experience handling documentation from USPTO, EPO, and WIPO
1–2 years of experience with Anaqua or a similar IP management system
Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Word, Excel (intermediate), and PowerPoint
Preferred
Paralegal certification
Experience processing both US and international patent filings
Company
IFG - International Financial Group
IFG is a global professional services firm providing customized human capital solutions on a managed, outsourced, project, project-to-hire, contingent and retained full-time search basis.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joe T.
Managing Partner
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