IP Patent Paralegal – Hybrid, Global Prosecution

Foley & Lardner LLP; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Madison, WI is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to manage US, PCT, and foreign prosecution filings for assigned clients. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and coordination with foreign associates in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong IP prosecution background, be highly organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. This hybrid position offers professional growth and a collaborative culture at Foley.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in international, PCT, and US patent prosecution required.
• Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent); college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by the ABA is preferred.
• If residing in California must meet requirements to be a Paralegal as defined by the State of California.
• Thorough knowledge of patent procedural requirements of USPTO practices required.

Responsibilities

• Support various intellectual property attorneys to provide excellent service to our clients
• Prepare and file, or instruct, on all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign prosecution
• Draft formality documents, attend to document legalization (where necessary), comply with priority document requirements
• Review and maintain a docket of associated deadlines of assigned clients
• Timely report official communications to the client and foreign associates
• Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate (ABA approved)

College degree preferred

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP in Madison, WI is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to manage US, PCT, and foreign prosecution filings for assigned clients. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and coordination with foreign associates in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong IP prosecution background, be highly organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. This hybrid position offers professional growth and a collaborative culture at Foley.