Patent Paralegal / Senior IP Assistant - Patent Prosecution (REMOTE)

Job Title: Patent Paralegal / Senior IP Assistant - Patent Prosecution Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Remote Base Salary: $90,000 to $135,000 per year, based on experience Additional Compensation: Billable bonus and performance-based bonus About the Role We are hiring a senior-level Patent Paralegal or Senior IP Assistant to support a busy patent prosecution practice at a well-established mid-size law firm. • This is not a docket-only role. • This is not a domestic-only role. • This is not a training position. You must have hands-on experience handling both U.S. and foreign patent prosecution matters. This role requires someone who can manage work independently and own matters from filing through issuance. If you only handle domestic filings, or only docket, do not apply. Must-Have Experience (Non-Negotiable) You must have experience with both of the following. U.S. Patent Prosecution Including: • Provisional and non-provisional filings • Office Action responses • Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), amendments, and formalities • Filings through allowance and issuance • USPTO systems such as Patent Center, PAIR, and MyUSPTO Foreign and International Patent Prosecution Including: • PCT filings • National stage entries • Coordinating directly with foreign counsel • Managing international deadlines and prosecution requirements If you do not have both U.S. and foreign experience, this role is not a fit. Required Background • 4+ years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm • Experience managing matters from filing through issuance and maintenance • Comfortable billing time • Strong attention to detail and follow-through • Ability to support multiple attorneys in a collaborative team environment Systems and Tools Strong preference for experience with: • Foundation IP • USPTO Patent Center • PAIR / MyUSPTO • Microsoft Office, including Excel • IP databases and online research tools What You Will Do • Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications • Manage active patent prosecution dockets • Coordinate with foreign counsel 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 including maintenance fees and portfolio reporting • Track and enter billable time accurately Why This Role Makes Sense • Permanent remote option for qualified candidates • Mid-size firm environment with real responsibility and ownership • Exposure to the full patent prosecution lifecycle • Competitive base salary plus billable and performance bonuses • Stable, well-run IP practice How to Apply Apply here or email me at: [email protected] Subject line must be: Patent Paralegal / Senior IP Assistant - Remote Please include: • Resume Apply tot his job