Job Description
Qualifications
Experience with providing patent secretarial support to patent attorneys in a law firm environment and for the full range of the domestic patent prosecution process;
Experience with managing patent cases and files to ensure all United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) submission requirements are met by the requisite deadlines and patent records are complete
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience
Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job
This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
This position may require a one-year probationary period
Responsibilities
You will work independently and proactively to, among other things, manage the patent docket, provide litigation support, and work multiple other actions across subject matter areas
Support Intellectual Property Team attorneys with patent prosecution efforts before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Coordinate with attorneys, technology transfer program office, inventors and outside counsel to protect NASA’s inventions
Manage IP Portfolio, including managing a docket of deadlines related to patent application filing, prosecution, issuance, post-grant and maintenance
Perform data entry, data retrieval, and generate reports on IP databases, including patent docketing, document management, technology transfer, USPTO Patent Center, and iEdison
Participate in providing direct legal services to clients on case and/or program assignments including reviews related to intellectual property, contracts, ethics, release of information, other agreement transactions and other legal service areas
Support litigation, including interview witnesses, prepare case summary reports, participate in trial preparation, draft discovery requests and discovery responses, prepare and organizes trial exhibits, coordinate meetings and logistics
Use legal databases such as Westlaw and Lexis for retrieving court cases and decisions, checking citations, finding library resources, and conducting legal and factual research and writing pertaining to labor/employment law, ethics, and contracts
Assist attorneys in preparing memoranda, briefs, draft legal opinions, and/or written documents needed to deliver accurate, timely, and effective legal services
Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation
Job description
APPLICATION PERIOD: 12/12/2026 - 12/18/2026
APPLY HERE: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/8236XXXXXX
( LinkedIn applications not accepted - only apply at the link above; do not send any resumes via LinkedIn)
As a Paralegal Specialist with the Ames Research Center's Office of the General Counsel, you will provide support as patent paralegal to the intellectual property team and will provide paralegal support to attorneys in other practice areas such as ethics, employment, contracts, and agreements. You will work independently and proactively to, among other things, manage the patent docket, provide litigation support, and work multiple other actions across subject matter areas.
Responsibilities
• Support Intellectual Property Team attorneys with patent prosecution efforts before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Coordinate with attorneys, technology transfer program office, inventors and outside counsel to protect NASA’s inventions.
• Manage IP Portfolio, including managing a docket of deadlines related to patent application filing, prosecution, issuance, post-grant and maintenance.
• Perform data entry, data retrieval, and generate reports on IP databases, including patent docketing, document management, technology transfer, USPTO Patent Center, and iEdison.
• Participate in providing direct legal services to clients on case and/or program assignments including reviews related to intellectual property, contracts, ethics, release of information, other agreement transactions and other legal service areas.
• Support litigation, including interview witnesses, prepare case summary reports, participate in trial preparation, draft discovery requests and discovery responses, prepare and organizes trial exhibits, coordinate meetings and logistics.
• Use legal databases such as Westlaw and Lexis for retrieving court cases and decisions, checking citations, finding library resources, and conducting legal and factual research and writing pertaining to labor/employment law, ethics, and contracts.
• Assist attorneys in preparing memoranda, briefs, draft legal opinions, and/or written documents needed to deliver accurate, timely, and effective legal services.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.
Qualifications
• Experience with providing patent secretarial support to patent attorneys in a law firm environment and for the full range of the domestic patent prosecution process;
• Experience with managing patent cases and files to ensure all United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) submission requirements are met by the requisite deadlines and patent records are complete.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.
Conditions of Employment
• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period.
APPLY HERE: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/8236XXXXXX
( LinkedIn applications not accepted - only apply at the link above)
Experience with providing patent secretarial support to patent attorneys in a law firm environment and for the full range of the domestic patent prosecution process;
Experience with managing patent cases and files to ensure all United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) submission requirements are met by the requisite deadlines and patent records are complete
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience
Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job
This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
This position may require a one-year probationary period
Responsibilities
You will work independently and proactively to, among other things, manage the patent docket, provide litigation support, and work multiple other actions across subject matter areas
Support Intellectual Property Team attorneys with patent prosecution efforts before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Coordinate with attorneys, technology transfer program office, inventors and outside counsel to protect NASA’s inventions
Manage IP Portfolio, including managing a docket of deadlines related to patent application filing, prosecution, issuance, post-grant and maintenance
Perform data entry, data retrieval, and generate reports on IP databases, including patent docketing, document management, technology transfer, USPTO Patent Center, and iEdison
Participate in providing direct legal services to clients on case and/or program assignments including reviews related to intellectual property, contracts, ethics, release of information, other agreement transactions and other legal service areas
Support litigation, including interview witnesses, prepare case summary reports, participate in trial preparation, draft discovery requests and discovery responses, prepare and organizes trial exhibits, coordinate meetings and logistics
Use legal databases such as Westlaw and Lexis for retrieving court cases and decisions, checking citations, finding library resources, and conducting legal and factual research and writing pertaining to labor/employment law, ethics, and contracts
Assist attorneys in preparing memoranda, briefs, draft legal opinions, and/or written documents needed to deliver accurate, timely, and effective legal services
Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation
Job description
APPLICATION PERIOD: 12/12/2026 - 12/18/2026
APPLY HERE: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/8236XXXXXX
( LinkedIn applications not accepted - only apply at the link above; do not send any resumes via LinkedIn)
As a Paralegal Specialist with the Ames Research Center's Office of the General Counsel, you will provide support as patent paralegal to the intellectual property team and will provide paralegal support to attorneys in other practice areas such as ethics, employment, contracts, and agreements. You will work independently and proactively to, among other things, manage the patent docket, provide litigation support, and work multiple other actions across subject matter areas.
Responsibilities
• Support Intellectual Property Team attorneys with patent prosecution efforts before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Coordinate with attorneys, technology transfer program office, inventors and outside counsel to protect NASA’s inventions.
• Manage IP Portfolio, including managing a docket of deadlines related to patent application filing, prosecution, issuance, post-grant and maintenance.
• Perform data entry, data retrieval, and generate reports on IP databases, including patent docketing, document management, technology transfer, USPTO Patent Center, and iEdison.
• Participate in providing direct legal services to clients on case and/or program assignments including reviews related to intellectual property, contracts, ethics, release of information, other agreement transactions and other legal service areas.
• Support litigation, including interview witnesses, prepare case summary reports, participate in trial preparation, draft discovery requests and discovery responses, prepare and organizes trial exhibits, coordinate meetings and logistics.
• Use legal databases such as Westlaw and Lexis for retrieving court cases and decisions, checking citations, finding library resources, and conducting legal and factual research and writing pertaining to labor/employment law, ethics, and contracts.
• Assist attorneys in preparing memoranda, briefs, draft legal opinions, and/or written documents needed to deliver accurate, timely, and effective legal services.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.
Qualifications
• Experience with providing patent secretarial support to patent attorneys in a law firm environment and for the full range of the domestic patent prosecution process;
• Experience with managing patent cases and files to ensure all United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) submission requirements are met by the requisite deadlines and patent records are complete.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.
Conditions of Employment
• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period.
APPLY HERE: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/8236XXXXXX
( LinkedIn applications not accepted - only apply at the link above)
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Patent Paralegal position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Mountain View offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
