Patent Paralegal

We are currently seeking patent paralegals to join our bench of fully vetted candidates working temporary secondments for our top F100 clients on a remote basis.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and electronically file U.S. patent applications, responses, and other documents with the USPTO.
• Assemble and manage complete submission packages for filing, including formal drawings, assignments, declarations, and information disclosure statements (IDS).
•  Work closely with patent attorneys, agents, and inventors to track deadlines, maintain dockets, and ensure timely responses to USPTO communications.
• Maintain accurate records within internal IP portfolio management platforms (e.g., Anaqua, CPI, or similar systems).
• Collaborate with international counsel on foreign filings, extensions, and patent family management.
• Ensure all filings meet USPTO formalities and adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline patent prosecution workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 7+ years of experience supporting patent prosecution in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong knowledge of USPTO filing procedures, forms, and PAIR systems.
• Proficiency with IP docketing and management tools (e.g., FoundationIP, Anaqua, Pattsy, or similar).
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Open to working in an engagement-based role, seconded to clients on a temporary basis for approximately 6 months at a time

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $80,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

 Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

 Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. 

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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