Intellectual Property Paralegal (Patent Prosecution)

Intellectual Property Paralegal (Patent Prosecution) – 3+ Years – Phoenix, AZ Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Compensation: $84,000 – $93,000

Experience: 3+ years (patent prosecution required)

IMPORTANT: WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR This role is for paralegals with direct patent prosecution experience.

Candidates Must

Have experience in U.S. and international patent prosecution

Be comfortable managing docketing and USPTO filings

This Role Is Not Suitable For

Litigation paralegals

General corporate or legal assistants

Candidates without patent prosecution experience

What You’ll Be Doing

Prepare and file U.S. and international patent applications (provisional, non‑provisional, PCT, national phase)

Manage patent docketing systems and deadlines

Draft and review USPTO filings (IDS, Office Action responses, formal papers)

Coordinate with attorneys, foreign counsel, and clients

Track and manage case statuses and filing requirements

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of patent prosecution experience (law firm or in‑house)

Experience with USPTO procedures and deadlines

Familiarity with docketing systems and document management tools

Strong organizational skills in a high‑volume environment

Why This Role Stands Out

Hybrid flexibility with strong work‑life balance

Exposure to U.S. and international patent filings

Structured workload with reasonable billable expectations (~1400 hours)

Collaborative IP‑focused team environment

Core Keywords Patent Prosecution Paralegal; USPTO Filings; PCT Applications; Docketing; Intellectual Property Paralegal; Patent Filings; IDS; Office Actions

Skills: paralegals,patent prosecution,document management,patent applications,intellectual property

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