Part-Time Patent Docket Clerk

SourcePro Search • Palo Alto, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Docket Clerk to join their Patent Prosecution Group on a part-time basis. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to manage patent deadlines and support attorneys in a flexible, hybrid schedule. What You’ll Do: Assist the Patent Docket Administrator in maintaining the patent docketing system. Review and process official communications from the USPTO and foreign agents, updating prosecution records and notifying responsible staff. Perform global docket reviews, provide reminders of statutory deadlines, distribute docket/client portfolio reports, and manage annuity provider data. Support attorneys and staff to ensure deadlines are tracked and met. Complete other duties as assigned to support the Patent Prosecution Group.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of patent docketing experience
• Strong attention to detail
• organizational skills
• ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Outlook and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• ABA-approved Paralegal certification

Responsibilities

• Assist the Patent Docket Administrator in maintaining the patent docketing system.
• Review and process official communications from the USPTO and foreign agents, updating prosecution records and notifying responsible staff.
• Perform global docket reviews, provide reminders of statutory deadlines, distribute docket/client portfolio reports, and manage annuity provider data.
• Support attorneys and staff to ensure deadlines are tracked and met.
• Complete other duties as assigned to support the Patent Prosecution Group.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level