Legal Support Analyst (Patent Prosecution)

Location: Silicon Valley or any hirify.global office in the United States; hybrid work arrangement with regular office attendance determined by business needs

Salary: $68,000–$95,750 per year, plus potential discretionary bonus

Company

Law firm providing legal services and patent operations support to attorneys and their clients.

What you will do

• Generate reports on client patent applications and patent portfolios using firm and external databases.
• Prepare and organize Information Disclosure Statements, patent forms, applications, amendments, assignments, declarations, agreements, and related correspondence.
• Prepare and file US National Stage (371) applications and other documents with the USPTO.
• Monitor patent-related deadlines, review the docket daily, and escalate urgent matters to attorneys, agents, and paralegals.
• Order, organize, proofread, and maintain file histories and related documents from the USPTO, co-counsel, and other sources.
• Use legal, patent, document management, and Microsoft Office tools to support attorneys, clients, staff, and vendors.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm environment.
• Understanding of legal transactions, procedures, calendaring requirements, and professional services administration.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, staff, and vendors by phone and in writing.
• Ability to access, enter, and retrieve information using a PC and produce error-free typed documents.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience or relevant certifications; willingness to travel to off-site locations when necessary.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule combining remote work with work from a designated office.
• Full-time, non-exempt schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with either 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or 9 a.m.–6 p.m. hours.
• Healthcare, life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and wellbeing benefits for eligible employees.
• Potential discretionary performance-based bonus for eligible employees.