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Patent Prosecution Paralegal
Hybrid
DC, Denver, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Palo Alto, New York, Houston, San Diego or Salt Lake City
Salaries vary city to city
Here’s a compelling opportunity for a Patent Prosecution Paralegal with a sharp eye, quick instincts, and deep experience navigating the complexities of U.S. and international filings.
A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm—trusted by Fortune 1000 companies, disruptive tech innovators, and major global players—is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join its expanding IP team. This role is open in several cities, including New York, Boston, DC, Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, Houston, San Diego, LA, San Francisco/Silicon Valley, Denver, and Salt Lake City.
This position offers:
- A high-volume, high-impact caseload—averaging 10–12 filings a day—ideal for a paralegal who thrives on momentum and precision.
- Real support, not lip service—dedicated paralegal assistants and coordinated legal teams across offices.
- The platform to do sophisticated work with meaningful responsibility in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Manage all phases of U.S., PCT, and foreign patent prosecution.
- Draft, revise, and file prosecution documents with strict attention to detail and timing.
- Maintain and manage complex dockets across jurisdictions.
- Serve as a key point of contact for foreign associates and clients, ensuring clarity and consistency in communication.
- Meet a 1500-hour billable target with credit for approved non-billable activities.
The Right Fit Brings:
- At least 4 years of experience in U.S., PCT, and international patent prosecution, ideally from a large law firm or IP-focused boutique.
- A high school diploma or equivalent (college degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate strongly preferred).
- Deep fluency in USPTO procedures and requirements.
- Comfort with high-stakes, high-volume workloads—and the professionalism to match.
Looking for a seat at the table where complex, consequential work actually gets done? This could be it.
