Job Title: Patent Paralegal Project Manager
This is a full-time, remote position. Working hours will be in Pacific Standard Time (United States time zone). Candidates must be able to commit to working Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm PST.
We are seeking an experienced patent paralegal project manager to oversee and manage patent filing requests. The ideal candidate will have a strong organizational, leadership, and management background, with experience managing complex projects and coordinating various aspects of patent filings, including budgeting, scheduling, docketing, document submission, and quality assurance.
* We are looking for someone with a successful track record of collaboration with diverse stakeholders, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and proficiency in English (spoken and written).
* The successful candidate will have the ability to define processes and standards for translation and quality assurance, as well as skilled at training internal and external users in MTPE & TM workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preparing all documents required in connection with EP, PCT and foreign applications.
2. Proactively initiating the preparation of responses to official communications and notifications.
3. Coordinating filings of EP/international and foreign patent applications and related correspondence from filing to issuance of grant.
4. Monitoring all assigned cases and proactively ensuring that all related deadlines are met in a timely manner.
Requirements:
1. 1-2 years of experience as a patent paralegal in either a law firm or corporate setting.
2. Experience working with EP, PCT and foreign applications.
3. Strong organizational, leadership and management abilities.
4. Significant experience managing complex projects.
5. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
6. Successful track record of successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders.