This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Colorado (USA), Illinois (USA), Michigan (USA) ​Aurora Patents is looking for a patent paralegal to help with patent portfolio and deadline management, patent application and prosecution filings, and business administration.​ What we do: We specialize in working with early-stage life science, medical device, digital health, and software companies to develop valuable patent portfolios through highly tailored, comprehensive strategies. We scale with our clients’ needs and deeply understand the nuances of technology and patent strategy, and how to tie them effectively to business objectives. Who we are: We are a fully distributed company with a culture that promotes a high degree of autonomy, work ownership, and quality at every step. You work where, when, and how you want – with others who have a deep passion for technology. We are engineers and scientists first. What you’ll do: You will help us navigate a very dynamic growth stage by assisting, as needed, in a wide array of disciplines, including: • Patent Related Filings. You will prepare necessary filing documents for timely filing of U.S. and foreign patent applications and prosecution documents. • Patent Portfolio Management. We tailor our deliverables, workflows, and meetings for every client. You will work closely with our patent practitioners to create meaningful portfolio insights for our clients. • Client Service. You will help us continue our growth trajectory by delivering the highest quality service possible. This includes exceptional communication skills, ruthless prioritization and organizational skills, and an ability to see what needs to be done and get it done. • Remote Office Hero. Assisting with additional administrative tasks like preparing client contracts, scheduling meetings, preparing quotes, and booking travel would also be immensely beneficial to the team. • Deadline and Docket Management. As a secondary role, while working closely with team members and our docketing service, you will ensure that team members and clients are aware of and on top of all relevant deadlines, update project management boards with deadlines, manage information flow between email and our various software systems and our team members and clients, and develop and maintain processes to drive internal efficiencies. Who you are: You have an undying love for people and supporting inventors and team members with the highest level of quality, high-touch service. Ideally, you’ll also have a good mix of the following: • Education. Bachelor’s degree and/or patent paralegal certificate. • Experience. 4+ years as an experienced patent prosecution paralegal either in-house at a company or with a law firm. • Technology. AppColl whiz (preferred, but we can train if not) and experience with arenaflex products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Trello, and arenaflex products (Sheets, Docs, Gmail). • U.S. & International. Experience in preparing U.S. and international filings (through U.S. or IB as the receiving office) via Patent Center, PCTeasy, and ePCT, including preparation of formal documents such as assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and petitions. • Prosecution pro. Ability to proactively create response shells, client reports, and prosecution documents. Experience in preparing information disclosure statements and managing the surrounding processes. • Effective sleuth. Ability to locate bibliographic data for patent filings from any jurisdiction. • Hyper-organized, crisp communicator. Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills. • Highly collaborative, people-first team player. Thrives in a supportive, fast-moving environment, is eager to jump in where needed, and takes pride in helping others succeed. Demonstrated ability to work across dynamic and diverse teams of patent agents, engineers, inventors, and business and strategy professionals. • Hungry for autonomy. Ability to self-direct, manage, motivate, and take personal ownership and responsibility for driving results and achieving milestones. Prior experience working remotely in a distributed environment is helpful. • Nimble. Comfortable operating outside a strict job description to support shared goals while prioritizing and managing multiple deadlines. Brings a “we win together” mindset. • OCD about detail. Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy. Opportunity: This is a fully remote, full-time or part-time role (your choice!) with a flexible workweek. The position is salaried for a guaranteed 30 or 35 hours per week for the part-time options and 40 hours per week for the full-time option. Straight-time overtime is paid for any hours above. Benefits include 401k with match and paid time off. • Part-time salary range (30 hours): $56,000-$75,000 • Part-time salary range (35 hours): $65,500-$88,000 • Full-time salary range: $75,000-$100,000 Focus note: We’re looking for someone who will be a dedicated, W-2 employee so this is not for anyone seeking overflow work, contract opportunities, etc.​ Location Note: Some job boards require us to specify a city, but we're fully distributed, so you can work from any reasonably well-Internet-connected location in the U.S. This offer from "Aurora Consulting LLC" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 0% flex score. Apply tot his job