Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Fish & Richardson P.C.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and discretionary BONu

Rich benefits package (medical, dental

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fish & Richardson, a premier global IP law firm, is seeking a Patent Paralegal (Foreign Prosecution) to join the Practice Systems Department in San Diego. The role focuses on preparing and filing patent prosecution documents, managing a docket, and ensuring timely deadlines while logging hours for billable goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate and have 5+ years of foreign prosecution experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
• 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with foreign prosecution knowledge.
• Foreign prosecution experience is required; U.S. experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to meet the firm’s billing requirement of 1300 hours per year.
• Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
• Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including requests for client instructions; assignments; and responses to office actions.
• Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
• Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

Skills

Patent prosecution knowledge

Docket management

Billing hours

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Timekeeping system

Office software

Job description

Fish & Richardson, a premier global IP law firm, is seeking a Patent Paralegal (Foreign Prosecution) to join the Practice Systems Department in San Diego. The role focuses on preparing and filing patent prosecution documents, managing a docket, and ensuring timely deadlines while logging hours for billable goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate and have 5+ years of foreign prosecution experience.