Experienced Patent Paralegal
Salt Lake City (Hybrid)
Mon-Friday 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Compensation: $72,000K+/year DOE
Benefits: Great benefits package included
We are seeking a Patent Paralegal to join our Salt Lake City office in a hybrid capacity. In this role, you will manage U.S. and foreign patent prosecution dockets, ensuring all deadlines are tracked and met, correspondence is accurately prepared, and critical tasks are completed efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing complex workflows, and has a strong client service mindset.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and maintain U.S. and international patent prosecution dockets, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of deadlines
- Draft correspondence and patent prosecution documents for attorney review, including applications, formalities, examination responses, appeals, and post-allowance matters
- Communicate with clients and foreign counsel regarding routine prosecution matters and international filings under attorney direction
- Oversee and maintain patent portfolio data, including docket tracking, deadlines, and file accuracy
- Support creation and maintenance of IDS databases within IP docketing systems
- Assist with patent due diligence projects and portfolio management initiatives
- Navigate USPTO systems to track application status and retrieve documents
- Conduct country-specific legal and procedural research related to filing requirements and documentation
- Support attorneys in managing global patent portfolios and coordinating international filings
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent IP experience
- 2–5 years of patent prosecution or intellectual property experience
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize work, and track multiple portfolio milestones
- Knowledge of U.S. and international patent procedures and USPTO systems
- Experience with IP docketing systems (Foundation IP preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
- Proactive, resourceful, and confident exercising sound judgment when escalating issues
Location:
- Hybrid role based in downtown Salt Lake City
PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
