Atrium · 6 hours ago
Senior Patent Paralegal - 159978
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expAtrium is a well-established law firm with a sophisticated intellectual property practice supporting domestic and international clients. They are seeking a Senior Patent Paralegal to support their busy intellectual property practice with a strong emphasis on international patent prosecution, managing global patent portfolios and serving as a trusted resource to attorneys and clients.
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Responsibilities
Prepare, file, and manage U.S. and international patent applications, including PCT and national phase filings
Coordinate directly with foreign associates and international counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Manage the patent prosecution lifecycle from filing through issuance and maintenance
Track and maintain critical deadlines using patent docketing systems
Mentor junior paralegals and contribute to process improvements within the IP team
Qualification
Required
5 - 7+ years of patent prosecution experience, with senior-level responsibilities
Hands-on experience with international patent filings, including PCT and foreign national stage matters
Strong working knowledge of USPTO and international patent office procedures
Experience using patent docketing systems (CPI, Anaqua, FoundationIP, PATTSY, or similar)
Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience working in an IP law firm or in-house legal department
Exposure to technology, engineering, life sciences, or manufacturing patent portfolios
Experience overseeing international annuities and maintenance fees
Strong collaboration and mentoring skills
Proactive mindset focused on accuracy and process improvement
A Paralegal certificate or a degree in Legal Studies is preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation package.
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, and vision).
Paid time off and holidays.
Collaborative and professional team environment.
Long-term stability and growth opportunities.
Company
Atrium
Atrium is a global WBENC-certified Talent Solutions and Extended Workforce Management leader.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Caylon Joiner
Talent Acquisition Partner
Shannon Mooney
Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships
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