IP Patent Paralegal - Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences

Polsinelli; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) benefits

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Patent Paralegal to support their Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Practice Group. This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of IP experience, and strong skills in patent prosecution. The salary range is competitive, between $110,000 and $135,000, including benefits like medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IP experience supporting Hard Sciences portfolios.
• Docketing knowledge and experience, with CPi software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage docket and patent prosecution practice for assigned client portfolios.
• Review, prepare, and file patent prosecution applications.
• Prepare and file documents with the USPTO and international offices.
• Maintain and update IDS charts and client portfolio spreadsheets.
• Generate status reports for clients and update client dockets.

Skills

Knowledge of USPTO, PCT, and international patent rules

Proficiency in filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Understanding of IP docketing and maintenance

Strong attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

CPi software

Job description

IP Patent Paralegal – Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences

Posted March 12, 2025 | Application deadline April 2, 2025.

Overview

Polsinelli PC is seeking an Intellectual Property Patent Paralegal supporting our Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Practice Group. This role can be hybrid and is open to any Polsinelli location. At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just a tagline—it is how we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so they can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Manage docket and patent prosecution practice for assigned global client portfolios.
• Review, prepare, and file patent prosecution applications and supporting documentation with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, WIPO, and other international officials, including Provisional, Non‑Provisional, Track 1, Design, PCT, US National Stage, and Convention filings.
• Prepare and file documents such as Notice to File Missing Parts, Foreign Signature Documents, Formal Documents, responses to Office Actions, Issue Fee Transmittals, and Information Disclosure Statements.
• Review incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, and international associates regarding status of patent applications, and prepare necessary corrective documents.
• Maintain and update IDS charts and client portfolio spreadsheets.
• Generate status reports for clients, update client dockets, and send reminders to attorneys, international counsel, and clients.
• Coordinate project management, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining internal docket reports, charts, and meeting agendas.
• Upload communications and documents to docketing and DMS systems, manage client portals, and attend status meetings.
• Perform research and compile data as requested.

Skills

• Knowledge of USPTO, PCT, and international patent rules and procedures.
• Proficiency in filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and ePCT.
• Understanding of IP docketing, deadlines, and maintenance of secondary dockets.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years of IP experience supporting Hard Sciences portfolios.
• Docketing knowledge and experience, with CPi software preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate.

Salary

The budgeted salary range for this position is $110,000 – $135,000.

Benefits

Full‑time employment includes paid time off, sick leave, a referral program, medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, identity theft, short‑term and long‑term disability, parking/transit reimbursement (varies by location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.