Recruitify · 1 week ago
Patent Paralegal / Senior IP Assistant Patent Prosecution (HYBRID)
Yorba Linda, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $135K/yr
4+ years expRecruitify is a mid-size law firm seeking 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, requiring independent handling of filings and communications with attorneys and clients.
Information Technology & Services
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. Patent Prosecution and Foreign Patent Prosecution
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
Strong preference for experience with Foundation IP
USPTO Patent Center
PAIR / MyUSPTO
Microsoft Office and Excel
IP research and docketing systems
Benefits
Billable bonus
Performance-based bonus
Company
Recruitify
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
11-50 employeesFunding
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