Contract Patent Paralegal

Mercola•Cape Coral, FL

About The Position

We are managing a high-volume patent pipeline (~200 applications) across multiple advanced technology domains and are seeking experienced contract Patent Paralegals to support prosecution at scale. This is not a typical low-volume IP role. You will work directly with the inventor and patent counsel to ensure accuracy, consistency, and flawless USPTO filing execution across a complex and fast-moving portfolio spanning biotech, AI/software, medical devices, and consumer health innovations.

Requirements

3–7 years of patent prosecution paralegal experience (utility patents required)
Direct experience with USPTO Patent Center / EFS-Web filings (non-negotiable)
Ability to manage 15–25 active filings simultaneously
Experience across multiple technical domains (e.g., biotech, AI/software, medical devices, chemical/materials)
Exceptional attention to detail — especially in cross-referencing claims and specifications
Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness in a high-throughput environment

Nice To Haves

ABA-approved paralegal certificate or equivalent
NALA CP or NFPA RP certification

Responsibilities

Review dependent and independent claims for consistency, proper antecedent basis, and logical coverage
Cross-reference claims ↔ specifications and figures ↔ descriptions and claim elements
Perform final QC on attorney redlines to ensure numbering integrity, cross-reference accuracy, and dependency structure remains intact
Manage USPTO filing logistics, including entity status, fee calculations, IDS preparation, and oath/declaration and assignment documents
File applications via USPTO Patent Center / EFS-Web
Track critical deadlines for office action responses, priority dates, and provisional conversions
Maintain pipeline visibility and flag bottlenecks
Coordinate across inventor, outside counsel, and USPTO