Intellectual Property Paralegal
The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Responsibilities
Prepare, file, and manage U.S. and international patent applications, including provisional, non‑provisional, PCT, and national‑phase filings
Draft, review, and submit USPTO documents such as Office Action responses, Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs), assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and related correspondence
Coordinate international patent filings with foreign associates and oversee global prosecution deadlines
Maintain accurate docketing of all patent‑related deadlines, ensuring compliance with USPTO and foreign jurisdiction requirements
Serve as a point of contact for attorneys, clients, inventors, and foreign counsel regarding filing requirements, deadlines, and case status
Organize and maintain patent prosecution files and electronic records in accordance with firm standards
Support patent portfolio management activities, including audits, reporting, and special projects as needed
Qualifications
Minimum of three to five years of patent prosecution paralegal experience in a law firm setting
Strong working knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution procedures and USPTO rules and regulations
Demonstrated experience coordinating international patent filings and working with foreign associates
Proficiency with USPTO Patent Center and IP docketing systems
Exceptional organizational, communication, and time‑management skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently in a fast‑paced environment
Paralegal certificate or equivalent professional experience preferred
Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing diverse client portfolios preferred
Familiarity with patent portfolio management and reporting software preferred
The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
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Prepare, file, and manage U.S. and international patent applications, including provisional, non‑provisional, PCT, and national‑phase filings
Draft, review, and submit USPTO documents such as Office Action responses, Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs), assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and related correspondence
Coordinate international patent filings with foreign associates and oversee global prosecution deadlines
Maintain accurate docketing of all patent‑related deadlines, ensuring compliance with USPTO and foreign jurisdiction requirements
Serve as a point of contact for attorneys, clients, inventors, and foreign counsel regarding filing requirements, deadlines, and case status
Organize and maintain patent prosecution files and electronic records in accordance with firm standards
Support patent portfolio management activities, including audits, reporting, and special projects as needed
Qualifications
Minimum of three to five years of patent prosecution paralegal experience in a law firm setting
Strong working knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution procedures and USPTO rules and regulations
Demonstrated experience coordinating international patent filings and working with foreign associates
Proficiency with USPTO Patent Center and IP docketing systems
Exceptional organizational, communication, and time‑management skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently in a fast‑paced environment
Paralegal certificate or equivalent professional experience preferred
Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing diverse client portfolios preferred
Familiarity with patent portfolio management and reporting software preferred
The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
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