Recruitify USA · 14 hours ago
Patent Paralegal / Senior IP Assistant – Patent Prosecution (HYBRID)
San Diego, CA|Orange County, CA|Palo Alto, CA|Del Mar Heights, CA|Washington, DC 
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $135K/yr
4+ years expRecruitify USA is a mid-size law firm looking for a Patent Paralegal or Senior IP Assistant to support their patent prosecution team. The role involves managing both U.S. and foreign patent prosecution work independently, including preparing filings and coordinating with foreign associates.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Prepare and file U.S. and foreign patent applications
Manage patent prosecution matters end to end
Coordinate with foreign associates on international filings
Draft and file Office Action responses, IDS, amendments, and formalities
Communicate with attorneys and clients regarding deadlines and status
Assist with post-issuance matters and portfolio reporting
Track and enter billable time
Qualification
Required
4+ years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm
Experience owning matters from filing through issuance and maintenance
Comfortable billing time
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to support multiple attorneys in a team-oriented environment
Hands-on experience with both U.S. and foreign patent prosecution work
Provisional and non-provisional filings
Office Action responses
IDS, amendments, and formalities
USPTO filings through allowance and issuance
PCT filings
National stage entries
Direct coordination with foreign counsel
Managing international deadlines
Preferred
Foundation IP
USPTO Patent Center
PAIR / MyUSPTO
Microsoft Office and Excel
IP research and docketing systems
Benefits
Billable bonus
Performance-based bonus
Company
Recruitify USA
Recruitify helps law firms hire top legal talent without the noise.
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Funding
Current Stage
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