Intellectual Property Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Bridgeline Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeline Solutions is seeking an IP Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join its Houston practice. The role focuses on handling patent, trademark, and litigation matters within a busy IP docket, with strong emphasis on document management and client reporting.

You will support prosecution matters, manage deadlines, and coordinate communications while maintaining organized case files and invoicing workflows. This position offers competitive compensation and a reasonable billable expectation.

Qualifications

• Experience with patent, trademark, and IP litigation matters.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage IP dockets and client portfolios.
• Support patent and trademark prosecution matters.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents.
• Track deadlines and maintain case files.
• Coordinate client communications and reporting.
• Assist with litigation support and document management.
• Handle administrative functions including invoicing, travel coordination, and file maintenance.

Skills

IP docket management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Legal management systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Intellectual Property Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Our client, an Am Law firm, is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join its growing IP practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated patent, trademark, and litigation matters while enjoying a highly competitive compensation package and a reasonable annual billable requirement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage IP dockets and client portfolios
• Support patent and trademark prosecution matters
• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents
• Track deadlines and maintain case files
• Coordinate client communications and reporting
• Assist with litigation support and document management
• Handle administrative functions including invoicing, travel coordination, and file maintenance

Qualifications:

• Experience with patent, trademark, and/or IP litigation matters
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal management systems

This opportunity offers excellent compensation, strong benefits, and a notably manageable billable requirement.