IP Paralegal – Patent Prosecution (Hybrid Work)

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal in its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Richmond, VA. The role supports US and international patent docketing, filings, and client reporting under attorney supervision.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressive patent prosecution experience, with strong knowledge of CFR, MPEP, and USPTO processes. Hybrid work possible; strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive patent prosecution experience.
• Proficiency with US, PCT and international patent law.
• Experience drafting and filing patent applications.

Responsabilités

• Ensure policies and procedures are followed day to day for assigned duties.
• Monitor deadlines on US and international dockets and provide follow-up.
• Review daily docket reports and coordinate with IP docket dept.
• Prepare and file patent applications and pre-grant filings with USPTO/PCT.
• Manage client-specific reporting and ownership of reports.
• Maintain IDS data and file IDS with USPTO under supervision.
• Record assignments and name changes in US and abroad.
• Utilize USPTO and related government resources effectively.
• Create and maintain electronic worksheets for attorneys.
• Track and record billable and non-billable time per firm policy.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and staff; provide back-up as needed.

Connaissances

Patent law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Editing

Analytical thinking

Electronic filings

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Research skills

Client service

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal in its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Richmond, VA. The role supports US and international patent docketing, filings, and client reporting under attorney supervision.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressive patent prosecution experience, with strong knowledge of CFR, MPEP, and USPTO processes. Hybrid work possible; strong organizational skills are essential.