Intellectual Property Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

Generous PTO package

Monthly parking stipend

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a well-established Tampa law firm to hire an Intellectual Property Paralegal for a fully onsite role. The position involves direct attorney interaction, drafting and filing patent and trademark documents, and maintaining IP docketing with deadlines and maintenance filings.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of IP paralegal experience, strong written and verbal communication, and detailed knowledge of US and international patent prosecution procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IP paralegal experience in a law firm
• Experience supporting patent, trademark, and IP litigation attorneys
• Knowledge of US and international patent prosecution procedures
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal setting
• Proficiency with legal technology and docketing systems

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with patent and trademark prosecution matters
• Prepare and electronically file U.S. and PCT patent applications, responses, and related documents
• Draft and file IDSs, assignments, prior art submissions, and other supporting materials
• Manage and maintain IP docketing systems, including prosecution deadlines, annuities, and maintenance filings
• Generate and monitor docket reports for attorneys and legal staff
• Assist with IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and technology licensing transactions
• Communicate with clients, government agencies, vendors, experts, and outside counsel
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with filing deadlines and procedural requirements

Skills

IP paralegal experience

Patent & Trademark support

Docketing systems proficiency

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Deadline management

Legal tech proficiency

Job description

Intellectual Property Paralegal | Tampa, FL | Fully Onsite

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm in the Tampa area that is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys sophisticated IP work, direct attorney interaction, and a collaborative office environment.

Position Highlights

• Fully onsite opportunity
• Competitive compensation: $25-$40/hour+ depending on experience
• Stable, team-oriented law firm environment

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with patent and trademark prosecution matters
• Prepare and electronically file U.S. and PCT patent applications, responses, and related documents
• Draft and file IDSs, assignments, prior art submissions, and other supporting materials
• Manage and maintain intellectual property docketing systems, including prosecution deadlines, annuities, and maintenance filings
• Generate and monitor docket reports for attorneys and legal staff
• Assist with intellectual property aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and technology licensing transactions
• Communicate with clients, government agencies, vendors, experts, and outside counsel
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with filing deadlines and procedural requirements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of intellectual property paralegal experience in a law firm environment
• Experience supporting patent, trademark, and/or IP litigation attorneys
• Knowledge of U.S. and international patent prosecution procedures preferred
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal setting
• Proficiency with legal technology and docketing systems
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Generous PTO package
• Monthly parking stipend
• Additional voluntary benefits available