Patent Paralegal

Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Troy Consulting LLC

Troy Consulting is a Certified Woman and Minority Owned Business. Troy Consulting is an IT and management consultancy built to define strategies, streamline processes, and leverage data to help organizations achieve measurable success and reach their goals.

We are seeking a Patent Paralegal Paralegal to join a Patent Operations team supporting patent filings and lifecycle management for a large enterprise technology company. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on patent administration experience who enjoys detail‑oriented, independent work and wants exposure to global IP operations % onsite in Redmond, Washington.

At Troy Consulting, we are more than a workplace; we are a dynamic community that values its people. When you join us, you become part of a team that not only offers competitive health and 401k benefits but also invests in your growth through our successful Delivery Excellence Program. We believe in nurturing strong bonds within our team.

The position is primarily heads-down
, execution-focused, with limited meetings and strong ownership of daily operational tasks.

• Process daily incoming ISR and Article 202 documents from the EPO mailbox
• Handle PCT hardcopy mail
  , including sorting, routing, and documentation
• Process EP registration certificates
  , including:
• Reviewing hard copies
• De‑docketing events in Anaqua
• Managing archiving or secure shredding
• Verify and download Letters Patents and Registration Certificates
• Coordinate offsite storage logistics for patent documents
• Manage signature workflows
  : summarize documents, route to signatories, and track completion
• Support patent inventor award logistics
  , including tracking, packaging, and shipping plaques and gear
• Assist with special projects such as audits, validation checks, and document retrievals

• Hands‑on experience with global patent offices (USPTO, EPO, WIPO)
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale IP workflows
• Opportunity to build deep expertise in Anaqua
• Meaningful ownership of operational responsibilities
• Supportive, collaborative Patent Operations team
• Strong role for building or advancing a career in IP Operations or Patent Administration

• 2–4 years of experience in patent operations or IP administration
• Paralegal experience with patents is required
• Experience handling U.S. and foreign patent documents
• Familiarity with USPTO, EPO, and WIPO processes
• Experience with Anaqua or a similar IP management system
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point (intermediate Excel skills preferred)

• Paralegal certificate or associate degree in paralegal studies
• Prior experience in a corporate or enterprise IP environment

Troy Consulting is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Troy Consulting complies with all applicable laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which we operate. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

It is Troy Consulting’s intent and preference to directly recruit potential job candidates. We do not accept unsolicited third-party agency resumes. Resumes submitted through this website by third party agencies will be considered unsolicited, and Troy Consulting will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.

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