Intellectual Property Paralegal

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Intellectual Property Paralegal. This is a temporary, 3-month contract position with a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office, 1 remote) based in Palo Alto, CA.

We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal to support attorneys with U.S. patent prosecution matters. The role involves managing patent life cycles from pre-filing to issuance, drafting correspondence, and maintaining client dockets. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to interface directly with clients and internal teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive hourly rate ($45–$48/hr, depending on experience).
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans.
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Floating Holidays.
• Professional Development Opportunities and Training.
• Employee Assistance Program and Back-Up Family Care Advantage.

• Draft correspondence, memos, letters, and other documents for attorneys and IP team members.
• Prepare and file U.S. patent applications, office action responses, and other USPTO documents.
• Manage attorney and client dockets and coordinate filings.
• Interface with clients regarding filings, updates, and document submissions.
• Perform administrative tasks including time entry, expense reports, travel arrangements, and calendar management.
• Review, docket, and route incoming mail and correspondence using docketing software.

• Familiarity with USPTO procedures, U.S. and PCT patent rules, and patent lifecycle management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience using docketing software (e.g., Foundation IP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work proactively and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable learning new systems or IP-specific applications as needed.

• Hourly rate: $45–$48/hr, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans.
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Floating Holidays.
• Professional Development Opportunities and Training.
• Employee Assistance Program and Back-Up Family Care Advantage.

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America.

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