IP/Patent Paralegal Specialist

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

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DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results-oriented people who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional problem-solving skills. If you are a highly talented Paralegal Specialist with at least 10 years of experience in patent law, we want to hear from you!


IP/Patent Paralegal Specialist - Remote Opportunity

Department: Intellectual Property & Technology

Experience: Minimum 10 years as a Patent Paralegal

Location: Remote, based in Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, or Phoenix office

Salary: Expected pay range is - per hour, depending on location and qualifications

Job Type: Full-time

Job Title: IP/Patent Paralegal Specialist - Remote Opportunity

H1: Join DLA Piper as an IP/Patent Paralegal Specialist - Remote Opportunity

H2: DLA Piper is seeking a highly talented Paralegal Specialist with at least 10 years of experience in patent law for a remote opportunity.

Salary Information:
- Expected pay range is - per hour, depending on location and qualifications
- Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)
- Relocation is available in accordance with firm policy

Job Title: IP/Patent Paralegal Specialist - Remote Opportunity

Job Description:
- Provide critical support to our staff, attorneys, clients, and outside vendors
- Work remotely, but based in one of our offices in Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, or Phoenix
- Responsible for managing daily docket reports, drafting various documents, and conducting patent searches
- Serve as a liaison between clients, inventors, outside counsel, and foreign associates
- Opportunity for career advancement and development through formal and informal training and mentoring programs

Requirements:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a Patent Paralegal
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Understanding of patent prosecution life cycle, domestic patent applications, and prior art
- Knowledge of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) requirements

Preferred Requirements:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Fluent knowledge of PCT rules and requirements
- Experience with national/regional phase entry of PCT applications and related formalities
- Familiarity with non-substantive official actions in foreign jurisdictions and direct foreign filings
- Knowledge of various filing platforms and databases such as ePCT, USPTO Patent Center, and EPO Register
- Previous experience at a large firm

Responsibilities:
- Review and manage daily docket reports
- Draft various documents, such as foreign filing/conversion reminder letters and national phase instruction letters
- Prepare PCT applications and file them via ePCT
- Obtain national phase patent filing estimates and translation estimates
- Serve as a liaison between clients, inventors, outside counsel, and foreign associates
- Assist in research of chain of title, patent prosecution history, and patent family relationships if needed

Company Information:
- DLA Piper is a leading global business law firm
- Committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups
- Emphasis on collaboration, results, and support for our employees
- Offers a dynamic and diverse environment for career growth and development

How to Apply:
- Apply directly online at [link to job posting]
- Do not send application materials via email
- Agency applications will not be considered

Equal Opportunity:
- DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
- Job applicant poster viewing center available on our website

DLA Piper Culture:
- Bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive
- Our people are the backbone, heart, and soul of our firm
- Place for meaningful work and career growth
- Encourages giving back to our communities through pro bono work

General & Essential Job Expectations:
- Effectively communicate with clients, lawyers, and business professionals
- Produce deliverables and reply to correspondence in a timely and efficient manner
- Provide high-quality work product and meet deadlines
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity
- Perform all other duties as assigned

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements:
- Sedentary work with occasional walking and standing
- Expected pay range of - per hour, depending on location and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)
- Application process may require accommodations for disabilities, contact Recruiting Team for assistance.

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Comprehensive package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)

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Organizational, Multi-tasking, Communication, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PCT, Patent Prosecution, Foreign Filings, Legalization, Certification, Apostille, Patent Searches, Patent Cooperation Treaty, Sequence Listing, Foreign Filing Platforms, Databases, Research, Chain of Title, Patent Prosecution History, Patent Family Relationships

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Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certificate, 10 years experience as a Patent Paralegal

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