Remote, Contract-based IP Paralegal / Docketer Opportunity – 10+ Hours/Week

Category: Legal Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida United States Welcome to The Freelance Firm! We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms. Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal / Docketer . Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week . Paralegal / Docketer Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience as an IP Paralegal, IP Docketer, or similar intellectual property legal professional Strong experience with intellectual property docketing and deadline management Experience maintaining and monitoring patent and/or trademark prosecution dockets Ability to accurately calculate, calendar, and track critical USPTO and international filing deadlines Experience reviewing incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, foreign associates, and outside counsel and entering applicable deadlines into docketing systems Experience supporting patent and/or trademark prosecution matters, including applications, responses, renewals, maintenance filings, and related documentation Strong understanding of USPTO procedures, filing requirements, and prosecution timelines Experience with electronic filing systems and intellectual property docketing software Ability to perform regular docket reviews and proactively co