Global Patent Prosecution Paralegal (Hybrid)

Foley & Lardner LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in the Dallas area seeks an Intellectual Property Paralegal to manage client portfolios and filings for US, PCT, and foreign patent prosecutions. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with IP attorneys, draft and file documents, maintain deadlines, and ensure timely communications with clients and foreign associates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in international, PCT, and US patent prosecution.
• High school diploma required; college degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of patent procedural requirements of USPTO practices required.

Responsibilities

• Support various intellectual property attorneys to provide excellent service to our clients
• Prepare and file, or instruct, on all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign prosecution
• Draft formality documents, attend to document legalization (where necessary), comply with priority document requirements
• Review and maintain a docket of associated deadlines of assigned clients
• Timely report official communications to the client and foreign associates
• Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate (ABA approved)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP in the Dallas area seeks an Intellectual Property Paralegal to manage client portfolios and filings for US, PCT, and foreign patent prosecutions. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with IP attorneys, draft and file documents, maintain deadlines, and ensure timely communications with clients and foreign associates.