Intellectual Property Paralegal

LHH; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit an experienced intellectual property paralegal. This full-time role supports attorneys across patent, trademark, and IP matters, handling filings, prosecution, deadlines, and client communications.

You will manage domestic and international portfolios, coordinate with foreign associates, and assist with PCT and national phase filings.

Qualifications

• IP paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience supporting patent and/or trademark prosecution.
• Strong knowledge of USPTO procedures and filing requirements.
• Familiarity with domestic and international IP prosecution processes.
• Experience with IP docketing systems, electronic filing platforms, and document management systems.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with domestic and international patent and trademark prosecution matters.
• Prepare and coordinate patent and trademark applications, responses, assignments, declarations, and related filings.
• Prepare and submit documents to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Monitor patent and trademark deadlines and maintain accurate docket information.
• Review correspondence from government agencies, foreign associates, clients, and attorneys and coordinate necessary follow up.
• Prepare client reporting letters, portfolio updates, and status reports.
• Coordinate with foreign associates regarding international patent and trademark filings and prosecution matters.
• Assist with Patent Cooperation Treaty applications and foreign national phase filings as applicable.
• Prepare and record intellectual property assignments and ownership documents.
• Conduct research using IP databases and government records.
• Support attorneys with IP due diligence, portfolio reviews, licensing matters, and related projects.
• Maintain organized electronic files and ensure IP records are accurate and current.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, inventors, foreign associates, and other parties regarding ongoing matters and deadlines.

Skills

IP paralegal exp

Patent prosecution

Trademark prosecution

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Legal tech tools

Tools

Docketing systems

Electronic filing platforms

Document management systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit an experienced intellectual property paralegal. This full time position is ideal for a detail oriented legal professional with experience supporting attorneys across patent, trademark, and intellectual property matters. The role will provide hands on support with domestic and international intellectual property portfolios, filings, prosecution activities, deadline management, and client communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with domestic and international patent and trademark prosecution matters
• Prepare and coordinate patent and trademark applications, responses, assignments, declarations, and related filings
• Prepare and submit documents to the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Monitor patent and trademark deadlines and maintain accurate docket information
• Review correspondence from government agencies, foreign associates, clients, and attorneys and coordinate necessary follow up
• Prepare client reporting letters, portfolio updates, and status reports
• Coordinate with foreign associates regarding international patent and trademark filings and prosecution matters
• Assist with Patent Cooperation Treaty applications and foreign national phase filings as applicable
• Prepare and record intellectual property assignments and ownership documents
• Conduct research using intellectual property databases and government records
• Support attorneys with intellectual property due diligence, portfolio reviews, licensing matters, and related projects
• Maintain organized electronic files and ensure intellectual property records are accurate and current
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, inventors, foreign associates, and other parties regarding ongoing matters and deadlines

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an intellectual property paralegal within a law firm or corporate legal department
• Experience supporting patent prosecution, trademark prosecution, or both
• Strong knowledge of United States Patent and Trademark Office procedures and filing requirements
• Familiarity with domestic and international intellectual property prosecution processes
• Experience with intellectual property docketing systems, electronic filing platforms, and document management systems
• Strong understanding of critical deadlines associated with patent and trademark portfolios
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast paced legal environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and docketing professionals
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential client and intellectual property information

Salary: $80,000-100,000 per year

This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients.

Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers