Patent Paralegal Project Coordinator
Sun IP’s industry-leading patent translation, foreign filing, and annuity solutions empower intellectual property professionals to protect innovation globally.
This role involves overseeing and managing patent filing requests. You will work closely with clients, translators, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality results. Your responsibilities will include coordinating aspects such as budgeting, scheduling, docketing, document submission, and quality assurance.
This is a full-time, remote position in the Pacific Standard Time (United States) time zone. You must be able to commit to working Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm PST.
Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required for this role, as you will work with English-speaking teammates and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparing documents for EP, PCT, and foreign applications
* Initiating responses to official communications and notifications
* Coordinating filings of EP/international and foreign patent applications and related correspondence from filing to issuance of grant
* Maintaining project timelines and ensuring deadlines are met
Essential Skills and Experience:
* 1-2 years of experience as a patent paralegal in a law firm or corporate setting
* Experience working with EP, PCT, and foreign applications
* Strong organizational, leadership, and management abilities
* Significant experience managing complex projects
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* A successful track record of collaboration with diverse stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience implementing translation tools into existing workflows
* Comfort working with CAT tools and Machine Translation engines
* Ability to define processes and standards for translation and quality assurance
* Skills in training internal and external users on MTPE & TM workflows
* Vendor recruitment and negotiation skills
Becoming a Part of Our Team
We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and teamwork. Our team members are passionate about protecting intellectual property and empowering professionals worldwide.