Junior Patent Paralegal

Supporting the intellectual property legal team, the full-time Junior Patent Paralegal will manage patent prosecution administration, portfolio management, and filing coordination in a remote contract role lasting six months. Key Responsibilities Manage invention disclosures and new patent matter intake, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing Coordinate domestic and international patent application filings, collaborating with attorneys, inventors, and external counsel Support patent prosecution workflows, including filing preparation, procedural requirements, and deadline tracking Required Qualifications 1+ years of experience supporting patent prosecution or related paralegal functions Familiarity with U.S. and international patent prosecution procedures, including USPTO, WIPO, and EPO systems Experience coordinating patent filings and managing prosecution documentation Ability to conduct patent queries and research across multiple patent databases Proficiency with legal technology and document management systems