Patent Paralegal / Docketing Specialist

1 DNA Way South San Francisco, CA 94080 US

Posted: 11/06/2025 2025-11-06 2025-12-07 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Professional Services Job Number: 623730 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

We're looking for a Patent Paralegal / Docketing Specialist to provide essential overflow support for our patent paralegal team. In this role, you will manage specialized docketing and patent administrative tasks, ensure data accuracy, and deliver high-quality support to our Intellectual Property team.

Responsibilities:

Docketing and Data Management

• Review and verify the accuracy of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign filing mail that has been docketed.
• Perform de-docketing and double-checking of tasks; identify and correct data discrepancies.
• Maintain data integrity across our patent management systems.

Auditing and Quality Control:

• Conduct detailed audits of docketed tasks to confirm accuracy of due dates and task types.
• Ensure all actions reflected in correspondence are properly captured and docketed.
• Review records, update statuses, and manage rolling of non-statutory deadlines.

Paralegal and Administrative Support

• Provide prosecution and formality-related assistance to patent paralegals.
• Audit records, update inventor information, organize and rename files, and save correspondence in compliance with documentation protocols.
• Manage administrative data updates within our patent management system (Anaqua).

Required Qualifications

At least 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution and docketing.

High school diploma (Bachelors degree preferred).

Proficiency in Google Suite

Experience using USPTO electronic filing systems and a patent docketing system (Anaqua preferred).

Key Competencies

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently in a collaborative environment.

Proactive, self-disciplined, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical ability.

Pay ranges between 40-48/hr based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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