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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP · 14 hours ago

Paralegal

San Diego

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP’s San Diego office is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support attorneys in all aspects of U.S. and international patent prosecution. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced law firm environment.

ConsultingFinanceLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional ServicesReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare, file, and manage U.S. and international patent applications, including provisional, non-provisional, PCT, and national phase filings

Draft and file USPTO documents, including responses to Office Actions, IDSs, assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and related correspondence

Coordinate foreign patent filings with international associates and monitor deadlines

Maintain accurate docketing of patent deadlines and ensure timely compliance with USPTO and foreign jurisdiction requirements

Communicate with attorneys, clients, inventors, and foreign counsel regarding filing requirements and case status

Maintain and organize patent prosecution files and electronic records

Assist with patent portfolio management, audits, and reporting as requested

Qualification

Patent prosecution experienceU.S. patent proceduresUSPTO rulesInternational patent filingsUSPTO Patent CenterIP docketing systemsParalegal certificatePatent portfolio managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTime-management skills

Required

At least five years of patent prosecution paralegal experience in a law firm environment

Strong knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution procedures and USPTO rules

Experience with international patent filings and foreign associate coordination

Proficiency with USPTO Patent Center and IP docketing systems

Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision

Preferred

Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Experience supporting multiple attorneys and clients

Familiarity with patent portfolio management software

Company

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury is one of the world’s foremost law firms, operating at the intersection of technology innovation, capital and government.

Founded in 1868

Palo Alto, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.pillsburylaw.com

H1B Sponsorship

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