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The Freelance Firm•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Freelance Firm is a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals providing remote, on-demand support for legal projects for client law firms. Due to increased demand, we are interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal / Docketer. Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience as an IP Paralegal, IP Docketer, or similar intellectual property legal professional
Strong experience with intellectual property docketing and deadline management
Strong understanding of USPTO procedures, filing requirements, and prosecution timelines
Experience with electronic filing systems and intellectual property docketing software
Strong document management and recordkeeping skills with the ability to maintain accurate electronic IP files
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when calculating and entering critical dates and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who can work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and proactively identify docketing issues

Responsibilities

Maintaining and monitoring patent and/or trademark prosecution dockets
Accurately calculating, calendaring, and tracking critical USPTO and international filing deadlines
Reviewing incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, foreign associates, and outside counsel and entering applicable deadlines into docketing systems
Supporting patent and/or trademark prosecution matters, including applications, responses, renewals, maintenance filings, and related documentation
Performing regular docket reviews and proactively communicating upcoming deadlines to attorneys and legal teams
Managing a high volume of deadlines and matters while maintaining exceptional accuracy