DTLA Part-Time Paralegal - IP & Patent Prosecution Practice

Boutique Intellectual Property and Patent Law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join their Downtown Los Angeles office. The Patent Prosecution Paralegal will support 2-3 attorneys with U.S. patent prosecution matters, including preparing and coordinating patent filings, filing IDS submissions, managing assignments, maintaining prosecution deadlines, and communicating with clients and foreign associates. Candidates should have prior patent prosecution experience, familiarity with USPTO filing systems, and strong attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded boutique IP firm offering a collaborative team environment, hybrid flexibility, and exposure to sophisticated patent prosecution matters. The firm is seeking immediate part-time coverage (10-15 hours a week) to start with the potential for conversion to a long term opportunity. Interested Patent Prosecution Paralegal candidates should submit their resume for immediate and confidential consideration.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate U.S., PCT, and foreign patent application filings.
• Track prosecution deadlines, filings, and related correspondence.
• File assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and IDS submissions.
• Communicate with inventors, clients, and foreign associates regarding patent matters.
• Review filing details for accuracy and provide administrative support as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.