Senior Intellectual Property Assistant/Paralegal

Job Description

Are you an experienced IP professional looking to bring your skills to a collaborative and fast-paced law firm? Join our Intellectual Property team as a Senior IP Assistant (SIPA), where you’ll play a key role supporting attorneys and agents with both U.S. and international IP prosecution matters.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on organization, takes pride in precision, and enjoys being part of a team that values both autonomy and collaboration.What You’ll Do

You’ll be responsible for a variety of tasks that are central to patent prosecution and client service, including:

Preparing and filing U.S. patent applications, IDSs, office action responses, and other prosecution documents

Filing international (PCT/WIPO) applications and managing formalities and responses

Coordinating filings and communications with foreign associates

Reviewing and reporting communications from the USPTO, WIPO, and foreign patent offices

Participating in quality control checks for filings

Managing and maintaining electronic records and docket updates

Supporting attorneys with deadline coordination and billing tasks

Providing coverage during teammate absences and ensuring seamless workflowWhat We’re Looking For

You’re someone who brings:

At least 3 years of experience in patent prosecution support (U.S. and international)

Strong working knowledge of USPTO systems (Patent Center, TEAS, TSDR, Assignment Center)

Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume environment

A collaborative spirit and positive, professional attitudeBonus Points For

Experience with IP docketing systems

A Paralegal Certificate or equivalent

Prior work in a law firm or legal environment

Why Join Us?

Hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance office and remote work.

Collaborative and supportive team culture. We support our professionals with ongoing training, clear processes, and the chance to work on exciting and meaningful matters.

Competitive compensation. This role typically pays $80,000-$110,000 depending on experience and certifications. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.

Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefit program includes: medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, including options for flexible spending/health savings accounts. We have a great Employee Assistance Program and firm incentives for wellness program participation as well as an excellent 401k profit-sharing program and generous time off policy.

If you’re looking to grow your IP career in a supportive, dynamic setting — we’d love to meet you.

Procopio is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Procopio Rises Above and has made a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion; we condemn the discrimination of applicants by race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full-time

Hybrid remote