Patent ParalegalROLE SNAPSHOT -- Location/Schedule: Remote
- Purpose: Support a high-volume in-house patent operation by owning docketing, Patent Center workflows, inventor coordination, and filing execution across a rapidly expanding patent portfolio.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -- Own daily patent docketing operations with zero missed deadlines.
- Prepare and process USPTO Patent Center filings and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate inventor disclosures, declarations, assignments, and signature workflows.
- Manage maintenance fee tracking and entity-status verification.
- Support intake and quality control workflows tied to AI-generated patent application output.
- Coordinate foreign filing and PCT national phase activities with outside counsel.
- Generate operational reporting for portfolio health, filing cadence, and deadline tracking.
- Maintain accurate status updates and filing records in real time.
MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS -- Minimum 3 years of patent paralegal experience in a high-volume environment.
- Recent hands-on USPTO Patent Center filing experience within the past 12 months.
- Advanced proficiency with CPI, Anaqua, FoundationIP, or IPfolio.
- Proven deadline management accuracy with a verifiable sub-1% missed-deadline rate.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort operating in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working with AI-augmented patent drafting workflows.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -- USPTO Patent Bar registration.
- PCT national phase experience across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience in a boutique IP law firm environment.
- Bilingual English/Mandarin or English/Korean.
- Experience supporting AI-drafted patent applications in production environments.
WHAT WE OFFER -- Opportunity to help build a next-generation patent operation from the ground up.
- High-visibility role with direct leadership exposure.
- Fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
- Meaningful ownership and operational influence.
- Opportunity to work alongside advanced AI-enabled invention systems.
- Mission-driven work connected to future-focused scientific innovation.
Honest ChallengeThis is a high-volume, high-accountability environment with daily operational cadence expectations. The role requires strong organization, precision under pressure, and comfort completing a short embedded application step as part of the selection process.
READY TO JUMP IN?Click Apply to start the short application (about 5 minutes)
Important: Completing the embedded application step is required to be considered.
The pay range for this position is $75,000.00 to $110,000.00. Please note that the quoted pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) experience, including industry or specific experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, and/or other applicable laws.
This position is benefits-eligible. Mercola provides competitive, affordable, and diverse benefit programs that support your total health - from a healthy body to a healthy mind. These benefits support you and your family in all aspects of life:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Spending Accounts
- Dayforce Wallet - get paid as you earn
- Employee Discount
- Retirement Planning (401k with matching contribution)
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program Offerings
- Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period based on years of service, starting at 15 days annually.
- 9 Paid Holidays per year, including 1 floating holiday.
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
The Company expects to accept applications for this position until June 21, 2026, but encourages interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. We will review this information, and one of our Talent Acquisition professionals will reach out if your background aligns with the position.
