Patent Paralegal, Magic Leap

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, managing a large patent portfolio
• Highly detail-oriented, with a strong ability to manage complex filing requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. patent filing rules and regulations, as well as foreign filing procedures across multiple jurisdictions
• Expertise in preparing and filing U.S. and PCT patent applications, including provisional, utility, and PCT filings, as well as handling missing parts responses and follow-on correspondence through PatentCenter
• Proficiency in both U.S. and foreign patent docketing, with experience tracking deadlines, updating case statuses, monitoring due actions, and generating accurate docket reports (Anaqua experience preferred)
• Skilled in extracting and analyzing critical information from correspondence and official Patent Office databases worldwide, including USPTO, WIPO, EPO, SIPO, JPO/JPLATT, and KIPO
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with USPTO personnel, attorneys, paralegals, patent agents, engineers, foreign associates, and staff on docketing and prosecution matters
• Experience conducting quality assurance reviews for patent filings, identifying potential errors or omissions, and escalating them to attorneys or agents for resolution
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies related to case details or database inconsistencies with precision and efficiency

Desirable

• As a Patent Paralegal within our Patent department, you will play a critical role in supporting domestic and foreign intellectual property prosecution
• Reporting to the Senior Manager of Patent Administration, this position requires expertise in patent law and a keen ability to navigate complex legal procedures
• Success in this role demands proficiency in patent docket management systems—Anaqua experience is preferred—as well as the ability to handle special projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and work efficiently in an evolving legal landscape
• Comfort with ambiguity, flexibility in managing deadlines, and the ability to work overtime when needed will be key to excelling in this dynamic environment
• Review incoming correspondence for accuracy and update our docket management system to ensure data integrity. Prepare reports as requested
• Manage USPTO filings and oversee PCT applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with office requirements
• Maintain compliance with global patent prosecution processes across multiple jurisdictions
• Collaborate closely with internal attorneys, colleagues, and outside counsel to streamline workflows and facilitate effective communication