Hybrid IP Patent Paralegal: US/PCT & Foreign Prosecution

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

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks an Intellectual Property (Patent) Paralegal to manage client portfolios, filings, and correspondence for US, PCT, and foreign prosecution. You will prepare, revise, and file prosecution documents, coordinate with foreign associates, and report official communications with precision and timeliness.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in international, PCT, and US patent prosecution required
• Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent); college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by the ABA is preferred
• If residing in California must meet requirements to be a Paralegal as defined by the State of California
• 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

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks an Intellectual Property (Patent) Paralegal to manage client portfolios, filings, and correspondence for US, PCT, and foreign prosecution. You will prepare, revise, and file prosecution documents, coordinate with foreign associates, and report official communications with precision and timeliness.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team within a fast-paced environment.